displeasure
dihs-PLEH-zhuh
Displeasure (noun) means a feeling of annoyance, dissatisfaction, or disapproval. Example: “The teacher made her displeasure known with a stern look.”
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A feeling of annoyance, dissatisfaction, or disapproval.
"Tangling with Ziv, Cameron caught him with a flailing elbow, causing the Israeli defender to go down a little easily. However, the referee was in no doubt, much to the displeasure of the home fans."
— Michael da Silva, Stoke 3 - 0 Macc Tel-Aviv (2011)
"The teacher made her displeasure known with a stern look."
"He risked incurring his boss's displeasure by missing the deadline."
How to use displeasure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA feeling of being unhappy or unimpressed with something.
Common pairings
express displeasure
incur displeasure
to one's displeasure
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Word forms
- Plural
- displeasures
- Third person singular
- displeasures
- Past tense
- displeasured
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Etymology
From Old French desplaisir, formed from dis- + pleasure.
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What does “displeasure” mean?
The word “displeasure” means a feeling of annoyance, dissatisfaction, or disapproval. In plain terms, a feeling of being unhappy or unimpressed with something.
How do you pronounce “displeasure”?
“Displeasure” is pronounced dihs-PLEH-zhuh (/dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “displeasure” in a sentence?
Here is “displeasure” used in a sentence: “The teacher made her displeasure known with a stern look.”
What is the opposite of “displeasure”?
The opposite of “displeasure” — its antonyms — are contentment, happiness, pleasure, satisfaction and ease.
What part of speech is “displeasure”?
“Displeasure” is a noun.
Where does the word “displeasure” come from?
The word “displeasure” comes from Old French. From Old French desplaisir, formed from dis- + pleasure.
Is “displeasure” a common word?
“Displeasure” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
