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displeasure

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪsˈplɛʒər/ · UK /dɪsˈpleʒə/

displeasure means: A feeling of being unhappy or annoyed about someone or something.

noun

UNHAPPY FEELINGC1

A feeling of being unhappy or annoyed about someone or something.

  • Her displeasure was obvious.
  • Customers expressed their displeasure at the price increase.
  • He showed his displeasure with a sharp reply.

How to use it: displeasure at something (She expressed her displeasure at the delay.); displeasure with someone/something (He made his displeasure with the service clear.)

Similar words: dissatisfaction, annoyance, disapproval

Opposites: pleasure

Common phrases: express displeasure, show displeasure, displeasure at something

Questions about displeasure

What does displeasure mean?

A feeling of being unhappy or annoyed about someone or something.

What is displeasure in other languages?

Türkçe: hoşnutsuzluk · Español: disgusto · Français: mécontentement · Deutsch: Unmut · Italiano: disappunto · 日本語: 不満

How do you pronounce displeasure?

In American English /dɪsˈplɛʒər/; in British English /dɪsˈpleʒə/.

How do you use displeasure in a sentence?

Her displeasure was obvious. Customers expressed their displeasure at the price increase.

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