displeasure
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
[edit] Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /dɪsˈplɛʒə/, SAMPA: /dIs"plEZ@/
- (US) enPR: dĭs-plĕzhʹər, IPA: /dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/, SAMPA: /dIs"plEZ@`/
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Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -ɛʒə(r)
[edit] Noun
displeasure (usually uncountable; plural displeasures)
- A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction.
- 2011 October 20, Michael da Silva, “Stoke 3 - 0 Macc Tel-Aviv”, BBC Sport:
- Tangling with Ziv, Cameron caught him with a flailing elbow, causing the Israeli defender to go down a little easily. However, the referee was in no doubt, much to the displeasure of the home fans.
- 2011 October 20, Michael da Silva, “Stoke 3 - 0 Macc Tel-Aviv”, BBC Sport:
- Pain or discomfort.
- Disapproval.
[edit] Synonyms
- (feeling of being displeased with someone or something): discontent, discontentment, dissatisfaction, unhappiness
- (pain, discomfort): ache, discomfort, pain
- (disapproval): condemnation, disapprobation, disapproval
[edit] Antonyms
- (feeling of being displeased with someone or something): contentment, happiness, pleasure, satisfaction
- (pain, discomfort): ease
- (disapproval): approbation, approval, blessing
[edit] Derived terms
[edit] Translations
feeling of being displeased with someone or something
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pain, discomfort
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disapproval
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