Displeasure
dɪsˈplɛʒər
Definitions
A feeling of annoyance or disapproval; dissatisfaction.
dɪsˈplɛʒər
A feeling of annoyance or disapproval
The teacher showed her displeasure at the students' disruptive behavior.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend borrows your favorite shirt and spills spaghetti sauce all over it. That feeling of not being happy, a little grumpy or annoyed? That's displeasure! It's like saying 'I'm not pleased!'
👶 For kids: When you feel a little bit mad or sad because something isn't right, that's displeasure.
More Examples
The management expressed its displeasure with the employee's performance.
Her displeasure was evident in her furrowed brow and tight lips.
He couldn't hide his displeasure at the unwelcome news.
How It's Used
"She expressed her displeasure at the late arrival of the guests."
"The king registered his displeasure with the court's decision."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
to express displeasure
To show or communicate feelings of annoyance or disapproval.
"The manager expressed his displeasure at the missing report by sending an email."
to show displeasure
To display or demonstrate feelings of annoyance or disapproval.
"The student showed his displeasure by sighing loudly."
From Middle English *displesure*, from Old French *desplaisir* (dis- ‘not’ + plaisir ‘pleasure’).
Historically, the word was often used in courtly contexts to describe a monarch's dissatisfaction.
Memory tip
Think of 'dis-' as 'not' and pleasure as 'happiness'. Displeasure is therefore the *absence* of happiness.
Word Origin
"to displease, to not give pleasure"