Displeasure: meaning, definitions and examples

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displeasure

 

[ dɪsˈplɛʒə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

expressing dissatisfaction

A feeling of annoyance or disappointment; dissatisfaction.

Synonyms

disappointment, discontent, disgruntlement, irritation

Examples of usage

  • He couldn't hide his displeasure at the result of the game.
  • She expressed her displeasure with the service by leaving a negative review.
  • I sensed a hint of displeasure in his voice when he spoke about the decision.
  • The customer's displeasure was evident from the frown on her face.
  • We tried to address their displeasure by offering a refund.

Translations

Translations of the word "displeasure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprazer

🇮🇳 असंतोष

🇩🇪 Unzufriedenheit

🇮🇩 ketidaksenangan

🇺🇦 невдоволення

🇵🇱 niezadowolenie

🇯🇵 不満

🇫🇷 mécontentement

🇪🇸 desagrado

🇹🇷 hoşnutsuzluk

🇰🇷 불쾌감

🇸🇦 استياء

🇨🇿 nespokojenost

🇸🇰 nespokojnosť

🇨🇳 不满

🇸🇮 nezadovoljstvo

🇮🇸 óánægja

🇰🇿 наразылық

🇬🇪 უსიამოვნო

🇦🇿 narazılıq

🇲🇽 desagrado

Etymology

The word 'displeasure' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'desplaisir', which means 'lack of pleasure'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to describe a feeling of annoyance or dissatisfaction.

See also: pleasurable.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,149, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.