Displeasure
Pronunciation
- UK IPA: /dɪsˈplɛʒə/
- US enPR: dÄs-plÄ•zhʹər, IPA: /dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/
- Rhymes: -ɛʒə(r)
Origin
From Old French desplaisir
Full definition of displeasure
Noun
displeasure
(usually uncountable; plural displeasures)- A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.
- 2011, October 20, Michael da Silva, Stoke 3 - 0 Macc Tel-Aviv, 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.
- That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offence; injury.
- ShakespeareHast thou delight to see a wretched man
Do outrage and displeasure to himself? - A state of disgrace or disfavour.
- PeachamHe went into Poland, being in displeasure with the pope for overmuch familiarity.
Synonyms
- (feeling of being displeased with someone or something) discontent, discontentment, dissatisfaction, unhappiness
- (pain, discomfort) ache, discomfort, pain
- (disapproval) condemnation, disapprobation, disapproval
Antonyms
- (feeling of being displeased with someone or something) contentment, happiness, pleasure, satisfaction
- (pain, discomfort) ease
- (disapproval) approbation, approval, blessing