'Displeasure' definitions:
Definition of 'displeasure'
From: WordNet
noun
The feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
Definition of 'Displeasure'
From: GCIDE
- Displeasure \Dis*pleas"ure\ (?; 135), n. [Pref. dis- + pleasure: cf. OF. desplaisir, F. d['e]plaisir. Cf. Displease.]
- 1. The feeling of one who is displeased; irritation or uneasiness of the mind, occasioned by anything that counteracts desire or command, or which opposes justice or a sense of propriety; disapprobation; dislike; dissatisfaction; disfavor; indignation. [1913 Webster]
- O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. --Ps. vi. 1. [1913 Webster]
- Undoubtedly he will relent, and turn From his displeasure. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offense; injury. [1913 Webster]
- Hast thou delight to see a wretched man Do outrage and displeasure to himself? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 3. State of disgrace or disfavor; disfavor. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- He went into Poland, being in displeasure with the pope for overmuch familiarity. --Peacham.
- Syn: Dissatisfaction; disapprobation; disfavor; distaste; dislike; anger; hate; aversion; indignation; offense. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Displeasure'
From: GCIDE
- Displeasure \Dis*pleas"ure\ (?; 135), v. t. To displease. [Obs.] --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'displeasure'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aggravation,
- anger,
- angst,
- anguish,
- annoyance,
- anxiety,
- aversion,
- bad books,
- ban,
- blackball,
- blackballing,
- boredom,
- chagrin,
- cheerlessness,
- complaint,
- dim view,
- disaffection,
- disaffinity,
- disagreeability,
- disagreeableness,
- disagreement,
- disappointment,
- disapprobation,
- disapproval,
- discomfort,
- discomposure,
- discontent,
- discontentedness,
- discontentment,
- discountenance,
- disenchantment,
- disesteem,
- disfavor,
- disgruntlement,
- disillusion,
- disillusionment,
- disinclination,
- dislike,
- disliking,
- displeasingness,
- disquiet,
- disrelish,
- disrespect,
- dissatisfaction,
- dissent,
- distaste,
- distastefulness,
- dread,
- dudgeon,
- dullness,
- emptiness,
- ennui,
- exasperation,
- exclusion,
- existential woe,
- flatness,
- grimness,
- humorlessness,
- indignation,
- indisposition,
- infelicity,
- infestivity,
- inquietude,
- ire,
- irritation,
- joylessness,
- lack of pleasure,
- low estimation,
- low opinion,
- malaise,
- mirthlessness,
- misery,
- nausea,
- nongratification,
- nonsatisfaction,
- objection,
- opposition,
- opposure,
- ostracism,
- painfulness,
- protest,
- rejection,
- resentfulness,
- resentment,
- savorlessness,
- spleen,
- staleness,
- tastelessness,
- tediousness,
- tedium,
- thumbs-down,
- ugliness,
- unappealingness,
- unattractiveness,
- uncheerfulness,
- uncomfortableness,
- undelectability,
- undesirability,
- unease,
- uneasiness,
- unhappiness,
- unjoyfulness,
- unmirthfulness,
- unpalatability,
- unpleasantness,
- unpleasingness,
- unpleasure,
- unsatisfaction,
- unsavoriness,
- vexation,
- vexation of spirit,
- wretchedness