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   displeasure

   /dɪsˈplɛʒə/

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of annoyance or disapproval: "he started hanging around the local pubs, much to the displeasure of his mother"

   verb

   • 1. annoy; displease: archaic "not for worlds would I do aught that might displeasure thee"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French desplaisir (see displease), influenced by pleasure.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISPLEASURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a feeling of being annoyed or angry: Employees have publicly criticized the company's plans, much to the displeasure of the management. voice your displeasure Some landlords voiced their displeasure over the city's proposal. See. displease.

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   The meaning of DISPLEASURE is the feeling of one that is displeased : disfavor. How to use displeasure in a sentence.

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   Displeasure is a feeling of unhappiness or annoyance. The displeasure on your mom's face will clearly show you how she feels about you letting your pet guinea pigs sleep in her bed. Use the word displeasure when you are irritated by something or sternly disapprove of it.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISPLEASURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone's displeasure is a feeling of annoyance that they have about something that has happened.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › displeasureDispleasure - definition of displeasure by The Free Dictionary

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   Define displeasure. displeasure synonyms, displeasure pronunciation, displeasure translation, English dictionary definition of displeasure. n. 1. The condition or fact of being displeased; dissatisfaction. 2. Discomfort, uneasiness, or pain. 3. Archaic An injurious offense. American Heritage®...

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondispleasure noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   displeasure. noun. /dɪsˈpleʒə (r)/. /dɪsˈpleʒər/. [uncountable] (formal) displeasure (at/with somebody/something) the feeling of being upset and annoyed synonym annoyance. She made no attempt to hide her displeasure at the prospect. The incident has heightened public displeasure with the authorities. compare pleasure.

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   Definition of displeasure noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   displeasure meaning, definition, what is displeasure: the feeling of being annoyed or not sati...: Learn more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDISPLEASURE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    DISPLEASURE definition: a feeling of being annoyed or unhappy about something: . Learn more.

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    Displeasure definition: The condition or fact of being displeased; dissatisfaction.