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- [dis-plezh-er]
- /dɪsˈplɛʒ ər/
- /dɪˈspliːz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-plezh-er]
- /dɪsˈplɛʒ ər/
Definitions of displeasure word
- noun displeasure dissatisfaction, disapproval, or annoyance. 1
- noun displeasure discomfort, uneasiness, or pain. 1
- noun displeasure Archaic. a cause of offense, annoyance, or injury. 1
- verb with object displeasure Archaic. to displease. 1
- noun displeasure Annoy; displease. 1
- noun displeasure unhappiness, dissatisfaction 1
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Origin of displeasure
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; dis-1 + pleasure; replacing late Middle English desplaisir < Middle French (noun use of infinitive); see displease
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Parts of speech for Displeasure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
displeasure popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
displeasure usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for displeasure
noun displeasure
- annoyance — Annoyance is the feeling that you get when someone makes you feel fairly angry or impatient.
- distaste — dislike; disinclination.
- disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
- resentment — the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.
- umbrage — offense; annoyance; displeasure: to feel umbrage at a social snub; to give umbrage to someone; to take umbrage at someone's rudeness.
Antonyms for displeasure
noun displeasure
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- joy — a female given name.
- liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- composure — Composure is the appearance or feeling of calm and the ability to control your feelings.
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