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displeasure.

A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɪsˈplɛʒə/UK/dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/US
  1. A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.

    uncountable · usually
  2. That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offence; injury.

    uncountable · usually
  3. A state of disgrace or disfavour.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From Old French desplaisir, equivalent to dis- + pleasure. See displease.

verb/dɪsˈplɛʒə/UK/dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/US
  1. To displease or offend.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

From Old French desplaisir, equivalent to dis- + pleasure. See displease.

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