Displeasure

/dɪsˈplɛʒər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a feeling of annoyance or dissatisfaction.

Her displeasure was evident when she received the wrong order.

an event or instance that causes such a feeling.

The disruption during the meeting was a great displeasure to the attendees.

a state of being displeased.

He expressed his displeasure at the lack of communication from the management.

Middle English, from dis- + pleasure

to express displeasure

to communicate unhappiness or dissatisfaction about something.

displeasure with someone

a feeling of discontent or annoyance towards a person.

to take displeasure in

to feel annoyance or dissatisfaction regarding.

displeasure at something

a feeling of unhappiness in response to an event or situation.

pleasure

a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

satisfaction

the state of being satisfied.

discontent

a feeling of dissatisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation.

bummed out

I was really bummed out about missing the concert.

fed up

I'm fed up with the constant delays.