displeasure

noun
UK: /dɪsˈpleʒər/
US: /dɪsˈpleʒər/

  1. A feeling of being unhappy or not satisfied with something.

    1. I felt some displeasure at their bad behavior.
    2. She expressed her displeasure with the slow service at the restaurant rather loudly.

  2. A cause or expression of annoyance or disapproval.

    1. The boss showed his displeasure about the missed deadline.
    2. Public displeasure with the new law is growing, and protests are now being organized weekly.

Synonyms

annoyance irritation discontent resentment dissatisfaction

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "displeasure" in English means: A feeling of being unhappy or not satisfied with something., A cause or expression of annoyance or disapproval..

The phonetic transcription of "displeasure" is /dɪsˈpleʒər/ in British English and /dɪsˈpleʒər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "displeasure": annoyance, irritation, discontent, resentment, dissatisfaction.

Example usage of "displeasure": "I felt some displeasure at their bad behavior.". More examples on the page.