Synonyms for

Displeasure

Verb / dɪˈspleʒɜ: / Another word for displeasure — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a feeling of annoyance or dissatisfaction

Synonyms & similar words

annoyance discomfort dissatisfaction exasperation frustration irritation offense resentment unhappiness vexation discontentment disgruntlement displeasure disquietude distaste disapproval disfavor distress dislike disapprobation

Example sentences

  1. The teacher's displeasure was evident when the students didn't turn in their homework.
  2. I could feel my mother's displeasure when I broke her favorite vase.
  3. The customer expressed his displeasure with the service he received at the restaurant.
  4. He tried to hide his displeasure, but I could tell he wasn't happy.
  5. The team felt the coach's displeasure after they lost the game.

Quotes

  • 'Displeasure and disappointment are two very different emotions,' he said. 'Displeasure is just a feeling of annoyance, while disappointment is a feeling of sadness.' - Sarah Dessen
  • 'We are more ready to try the untried when what we do is inconsequential. Hence the fact that many inventions had their birth as toys.' - Eric Hoffer
  • 'I have always felt that the moment when you first wake up in the morning is the most wonderful of the twenty-four hours. No matter how weary or dreary you may feel, you possess the certainty that, during the day that lies before you, absolutely anything may happen. And the fact that it practically always doesn't, matters not a jot. The possibility is always there.' - Monica Baldwin

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