Displeasure Definition

dĭs-plĕzhər
noun
The fact or feeling of being displeased; dissatisfaction, disapproval, annoyance, etc.
Webster's New World
Discomfort, sorrow, trouble, etc.
Webster's New World
An injurious offense.
American Heritage

A state of disgrace or disfavour.

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Other Word Forms of Displeasure

Noun

Singular:
displeasure
Plural:
displeasures

Origin of Displeasure

  • Middle English displesure from Old French desplaisir des- dis- plaisir pleasure pleasure

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French desplaisir

    From Wiktionary

Displeasure Sentence Examples

  • Andre pursed his lips in displeasure as Kris reappeared.

  • He crossed his arms, displaying his displeasure without his face changing.

  • Much as she liked Sarah, the idea of Giddon's displeasure would prohibit any such intent.

  • He conveyed his displeasure with his body rather than his voice.

  • The new officials thus incurred the displeasure of King Louis, who was at that moment seeking the aid of the pope in his warfare with Turkey.

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Words Starting With

DDIDIS

Words Ending With

EREURE

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displeasure

Words Starting With D and Ending With E

Starts With D & Ends With EStarts With DI & Ends With EStarts With D & Ends With RE

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With D11 Letter Words Ending With E