DISPLEASURE Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

displeasure

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər

Definition of displeasure

as in disapproval

refusal to accept as right or desirable fans showed their displeasure by loudly booing the umpire

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as in dissatisfaction

the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation his displeasure with his job intensified as the years wore on

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Recent Examples of displeasure Fans showed their displeasure with Sumrall’s clock management at the end of the first half. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026 Trump on Wednesday signaled his displeasure with LaCivita and Blair’s trip, which was first reported by The New York Times, amid some intraparty criticism that his advisers aren’t as focused as possible on the midterms. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Democrats have marketed next month’s midterm elections as an opportunity for voters to show their displeasure with his signature policies. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 The Royals could face external questions — and some fan displeasure — if Quatraro and company can’t get things done in 2027. — Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for displeasure

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Noun

Economic disapproval rose to 65%, the highest for any president CNBC has measured back to President Barack Obama, and one point higher than Biden's worst showing.

— Steve Liesman, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments express strong disapproval of Vivek Ramaswamy's political ad, which features Amy Acton's estranged mother, who is portrayed as lacking credibility due to her past actions.

— Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of disapproval

Noun

The nationwide marches were meant to reflect broader dissatisfaction with the French government, with protesters taking to the streets to air a range of different grievances.

— James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Internal dissatisfaction with him forced him out late in 1998.

— Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissatisfaction

Noun

Several French cities were rocked by looting and arson at the weekend, alongside mass peaceful protests over the state of public services, the cost of living and discontent with political leadership.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Economic worries are feeding voter discontent ahead of Brazil’s presidential runoff on Sunday, helping the conservative challenger’s prospects.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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