displeasure
/dɪsˈplɛʒə/ · dis·pleas·ure
noun
- A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval. She voiced her displeasure at the new policy during the meeting.
- That which displeases; a cause of irritation, annoyance, offence, or injury. The constant noise was a source of great displeasure for the residents.
- A state of disgrace or disfavour. After the scandal, the politician found himself in public displeasure.
verb
- To cause displeasure; to offend or displease. His careless remarks displeased everyone at the dinner table.
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Did you know? Shakespeare used the word 'displeasure' multiple times, notably in *King Lear* where Lear laments the 'displeasure' of his daughters.