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displeasure

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun displeasure has 1 sense
  1. displeasure - the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
    --1 is a kind of
    dissatisfaction; annoyance, chafe, vexation
    Derived form: verb displease1

Definitions from the Web

Displeasure

Meaning: A feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness.

Parts of Speech: noun

Senses:

  1. Sense 1:
    • A state of being displeased or dissatisfied.
    Example:

    The customer expressed her displeasure with the poor service she received.

  2. Sense 2:
    • A cause or source of dissatisfaction.
    Example:

    His constant tardiness was a constant source of displeasure for his boss.

Usages:

Popular Usage: Displeasure is often felt or expressed when expectations are not met or when something goes wrong.

Example Sentence: He couldn't hide his displeasure when his favorite team lost the championship.

Local Usage: In some regions, displeasure can also refer to a mild annoyance or annoyance caused by a specific person or situation.

Example Sentence: Every time he sees his noisy neighbors, a sense of displeasure washes over him.

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