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Definition of displeasure

displeasure

/dɪsˈplɛʒ.ər/
dis · pleas · ure
Plural:displeasures
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Adjective:displeased
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Past Simple:displeasured
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Past Participle:displeasured
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Present Participle:displeasuring
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displeasure Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A feeling of annoyance, dissatisfaction, or disapproval.

Example

"The committee members voiced their strong displeasure with the proposed budget cuts."

2

An cause or source of annoyance, offense, or trouble (archaic or rare).

Example

"Old chronicles record the many displeasures and hardships suffered by the early settlers."

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• verb

1

To cause annoyance, dissatisfaction, or offense to someone; to displease (archaic).

Example

"The courtier feared that speaking too plainly might displeasure the monarch."

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• Rhymes for displeasure

• Nearby Words

displeased
displeasing
displeasingly
displeasure
disposability
disposable
disposal

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French desplesir (modern French déplaisir), formed from des- ('dis-') and plaisir ('to please'); the ending was later altered by analogy with the noun pleasure.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Displeasure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/displeasure
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