displeasure
noun
, -ˈplā-\
Definition of displeasure
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Synonyms & Antonyms for displeasure
Synonyms
deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike
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Examples of displeasure in a Sentence
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While the move has been praised by many coaches across New Jersey, some have voiced displeasure, wondering how their younger and inexperienced players will learn how to effectively tackle. — Roman Stubbs, Twin Cities, "This high school football team never tackled in practice last year. Then it won a state title.," 28 Aug. 2019 Turner voiced his displeasure and said Drake initiated the contact. — Los Angeles Times, "Dodgers’ Justin Turner appeals one-game suspension for making contact with umpire," 27 Aug. 2019 Immediately following the call, multiple Pride players went up to Badawi to voice their displeasure with the decision. — Luis Torres, Pro Soccer USA, "Orlando Pride fall 2-0 to Utah Royals FC despite Alex Morgan’s return," 18 Aug. 2019 The post garnered attention from community members, many of whom jammed into the Audelia Road Branch Library last week to voice their displeasure. — Robert Wilonsky, Dallas News, "Dallas tosses proposed housing-for-homeless sites after pushback from Lake Highlands," 17 Aug. 2019 When Khachanov finally finished Kyrgios 6-7, 7-6, 6-2, Kyrgios, loud enough for the on-court microphones to pick up, voiced his displeasure one more time with the chair umpire. — Adam Baum, Cincinnati.com, "Nick Kyrgios clashes with chair umpire in Western & Southern Open loss," 14 Aug. 2019 Many hikers expressed displeasure on Facebook when Beyonce's crew flew to Havasu Falls on July 10, closing the falls for hours. — Scott Craven, azcentral, "Beyonce's longer Lion King video shows off more of Havasu Falls and Sedona," 19 July 2019 UConn officials have expressed displeasure with the AAC in March when the conference and ESPN announced a new 12-year television contract. — Pat Eaton-robb, Houston Chronicle, "UConn rejoins Big East for basketball, other sports; not football," 26 June 2019 UConn also expressed displeasure in March when the American and ESPN announced a new 12-year television contract designed increase revenue to the league's schools, but put many of its games on ESPN-plus, the company's subscription digital platform. — Cincinnati.com, "AP sources: UConn in talks to leave American Athletic Conference, move back into Big East," 23 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'displeasure.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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