Displeasure — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /(ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər/ dis·plea·sure

Meaning & Definition of Displeasure

Displeasure (noun)

  1. the feeling of one that is displeased, disfavor
  2. discomfort, unhappiness
  3. offense, injury

Displeasure (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. refusal to accept as right or desirable

    "fans showed their displeasure by loudly booing the umpire"

    similar: deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike
    related: disrelish, distaste, rejection, thumbs-down, blame, censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, dispraise, opprobrium, reprehension, reproach, reprobation, antagonism, antipathy, hostility, belittlement, disparagement, objection, opposition
    opposite: approbation, approval, favor
    near: acclaim, commendation, praise, endorsement, sanction, thumbs-up, empathy, sympathy

  2. the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation

    "his displeasure with his job intensified as the years wore on"

    similar: discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, disgruntlement, dissatisfaction
    related: bitterness, resentment, aggrievement, disquiet, perturbation, uneasiness, blues, dejection, depression, desolateness, desolation, despondency, disconsolateness, doldrums, dolefulness, dolor, downheartedness, dreariness, dumps, misery, sadness, sorrow, unhappiness, wretchedness
    opposite: contentedness, contentment, pleasure, satisfaction
    near: bliss, felicity, gladness, happiness, joy, lightheartedness, elatedness, exultation, jubilation, triumph

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Displeasure

The most common words with a similar meaning to Displeasure:

deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, disgruntlement, dissatisfaction

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Displeasure

Words with the opposite meaning of Displeasure:

approbation, approval, favor, contentedness, contentment, pleasure, satisfaction

Related Words for Displeasure

disrelish, distaste, rejection, thumbs-down, blame, censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, dispraise, opprobrium, reprehension, reproach, reprobation, antagonism, antipathy, hostility, belittlement, disparagement, objection, opposition, bitterness, resentment, aggrievement, disquiet, perturbation, uneasiness, blues, dejection, depression

Near Antonyms of Displeasure

acclaim, commendation, praise, endorsement, sanction, thumbs-up, empathy, sympathy, bliss, felicity, gladness, happiness, joy, lightheartedness, elatedness, exultation, jubilation, triumph

Origin & Etymology of Displeasure

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Displeasure

What does "Displeasure" mean?

"Displeasure" means the feeling of one that is displeased, disfavor. As a noun, it is defined as: the feeling of one that is displeased, disfavor. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Displeasure"?

Other words for "Displeasure" include deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike and discontent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Displeasure" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Displeasure"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Displeasure". Common alternatives include deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, discontent, discontentedness and discontentment.

What is the opposite of "Displeasure"?

Antonyms of "Displeasure" include approbation, approval, favor, contentedness, contentment, pleasure and satisfaction. Near antonyms include acclaim, commendation, praise and endorsement.

How do you use "Displeasure" in a sentence?

Examples of "Displeasure" in a sentence: "fans showed their displeasure by loudly booing the umpire"; "his displeasure with his job intensified as the years wore on".

Is "Displeasure" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Displeasure" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Displeasure"?

"Displeasure" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər/ and divided into syllables as dis·plea·sure.

What is the origin of the word "Displeasure"?

First known use: 15th century.