displeasure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.
That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offence; injury.
A state of disgrace or disfavour.

verb

/dɪsˈplɛʒə/ dĭs-plĕzhʹər /dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-displeasure.wav

displeasure displeasures displeasuring displeasured

From Old French desplaisir, equivalent to dis- + pleasure. See displease.

discontent discontentment dissatisfaction unhappiness condemnation disapprobation disapproval ache discomfort pain

contentment happiness pleasure satisfaction ease approbation approval blessing

displeasurable take a displeasure take displeasure displeasurement

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