displeasure

[ dis-plezh-er ]

noun

1. dissatisfaction, disapproval, or annoyance.

   Synonyms: vexation, indignation, dislike, distaste

   Antonyms: pleasure

2. discomfort, uneasiness, or pain.
3. Archaic. a cause of offense, annoyance, or injury.

verb (used with object)

, dis·pleas·ured, dis·pleas·ur·ing.

1. Archaic. to displease.

displeasure

/ dɪsˈplɛʒə /

noun

1. the condition of being displeased
2. archaic.
   1. pain
   2. an act or cause of offence

verb

1. an archaic word for displease

Other Words From

• dis·pleasure·a·ble adjective
• dis·pleasure·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of displeasure¹

1400–50; dis- ¹ + pleasure; replacing late Middle English desplaisir < Middle French (noun use of infinitive); displease

Synonym Study

See dissatisfaction.

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, Krasinski's self-awareness hasn't stopped the internet from expressing their displeasure with the pick.

From Salon

George may have been overcompensating a bit for his extreme displeasure with the route this country took after the election of Ronald Reagan and who could blame him?

From Salon

Kagan isn’t the only Post staffer to express displeasure over the pressure from Bezos.

From Salon

Duran's celebrations were cut short when he was immediately replaced by Ollie Watkins, and he showed his displeasure by kicking the back of one of the dugout seats in frustration.

From BBC

The world's richest man had an uneven relationship with Trump when Trump was president, but Mr Musk has increasingly voiced his displeasure with Democrats in recent years.

From BBC

Related Words

• anger
• annoyance
• disapproval
• dislike
• dissatisfaction
• distaste
• indignation
• irritation
• pique
• resentment
• umbrage
• unhappiness