displeasure

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Antonyms 1.2.3 Derived terms 1.2.4 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /dɪsˈplɛʒə/, SAMPA: /dIs"plEZ@/
• (WEAE) enPR: dĭs-plĕzhʹər, IPA: /dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/, SAMPA: /dIs"plEZ@`/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}

  Rhymes: -ɛʒə(r)

  Rhymes: -ɛʒə(r)

[edit] Noun

displeasure (uncountable)

1. A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction.
2. Pain or discomfort.
3. 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

• displeasurable
• take a displeasure, take displeasure
• displeasurement

[edit] Translations