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 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 Grimes isn't the only parent of a child with Musk who has expressed displeasure in their interactions. — Kahina Sekkaï, Vanity Fair, 3 Oct. 2026 The Republican president took to social media Sunday to express his displeasure with the decision. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for displeasure

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Noun

But Republicans privately worry that growing disapproval of his administration is a liability.

— Michelle S. Price, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The latest Fox News survey released Wednesday showed disapproval of the job Trump is doing has reached 77% on inflation, 70% on the economy, 69% on tariffs and 64% on foreign policy.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of disapproval

Noun

There’s a difference between formally asking for a trade and making your dissatisfaction known, and Reese had certainly done the latter.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Connect each allegation to specific claim activity, not general dissatisfaction.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissatisfaction

Noun

Wednesday’s letter marks an escalation, with a rare and public discontent from influential Sikh leaders just weeks before Matsui’s November congressional contest against Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Florida hasn't elected a Democratic governor in this century, but Jolly thinks discontent with the GOP could give him an opening.

— Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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