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单词 displeasure
释义

displeasure

noun

dis·​plea·​sure (ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər How to pronounce displeasure (audio)
-ˈplā-
1
: the feeling of one that is displeased : disfavor
2
: discomfort, unhappiness
3
archaic : offense, injury

Synonyms

  • deprecation
  • disapprobation
  • disapproval
  • discountenance
  • disesteem
  • disfavor
  • dislike
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Example Sentences

The meeting will give people who object to the policy a chance to voice their displeasure. Fans showed their displeasure at the umpire's call by booing loudly.
Recent Examples on the Web The other side of his face still regarded me with displeasure. Paul Theroux, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 The documentary highlights Jeter's apparent displeasure of having to introduce Rodriguez as a Yankee. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 Charles Schellpeper, who has expressed his concerns and displeasure with the development, opposed the designation. Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2022 White and his lawyer, Brown, reacted with restrained displeasure. Alec Macgillis, ProPublica, 4 June 2022 That didn’t stop protesters from gathering at Sempra Energy headquarters to voice their displeasure with the company, whose San Diego Gas & Electric subsidiary has pushed for lower incentives, as the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Rob Nikolewski reports. Sammy Rothstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2022 Other Chicago athletes took to social media to voice their displeasure with the ruling or express solidarity with those affected by it. Shakeia Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2022 Elie Mystal, a prominent attorney, author, and commentator, was among the legal specialists who quickly took to social media to voice their displeasure with the ruling. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2022 Others took to the podium to voice their displeasure, to state what theater camp has meant to them and to speak well of Koslen-Freireich, who was not in attendance at the meeting. cleveland, 3 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

displeasure

noun

dis·​plea·​sure dis-ˈple-zhər How to pronounce displeasure (audio)
: a feeling of dislike and irritation : dissatisfaction

displeasure

noun

1
as in disapproval
refusal to accept as right or desirable fans showed their displeasure by loudly booing the umpire

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • disapproval
  • dislike
  • disapprobation
  • criticism
  • condemnation
  • distaste
  • hostility
  • objection
  • disesteem
  • discountenance
  • censure
  • deprecation
  • rejection
  • disrelish
  • antagonism
  • opposition
  • disfavor
  • reprehension
  • dispraise
  • denunciation
  • antipathy
  • disparagement
  • reprobation
  • belittlement
  • opprobrium
  • blame
  • thumbs-down
  • reproach

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • approval
  • approbation
  • favor
  • praise
  • sympathy
  • sanction
  • acclaim
  • commendation
  • endorsement
  • indorsement
  • empathy
  • thumbs-up
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2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • dissatisfaction
  • discontent
  • discontentment
  • resentment
  • disgruntlement
  • discontentedness
  • sadness
  • uneasiness
  • dejection
  • unhappiness
  • sorrow
  • perturbation
  • bitterness
  • disquiet
  • misery
  • dreariness
  • aggrievement
  • blues
  • wretchedness
  • downheartedness
  • dolor
  • dumps
  • despondency
  • desolateness
  • disconsolateness
  • depression
  • dolefulness
  • doldrums
  • desolation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pleasure
  • satisfaction
  • contentment
  • joy
  • happiness
  • contentedness
  • exultation
  • gladness
  • bliss
  • jubilation
  • felicity
  • triumph
  • lightheartedness
  • elatedness
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