B2nounformalemotionssociety
US/dɪsˈpleʒ.ər/
UK/dɪsˈpleʒ.ə/
a feeling of being annoyed or not satisfied
In context
The manager showed his displeasure by leaving the meeting early.
Customers expressed their displeasure at the sudden price rise.
She frowned with displeasure when she saw the mess.
Words that go with displeasure
verb + noun
- express displeasureThe mayor expressed displeasure over the delay.
- show displeasureThe crowd began to show its displeasure.
- voice displeasureSeveral parents voiced their displeasure to the school.
- incur displeasureEmployees feared they might incur the boss's displeasure.
adjective + noun
- public displeasureThere was growing public displeasure with the new tax.
noun + preposition
- displeasure atHe made no secret of his displeasure at the decision.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
express displeasure forCorrect: express displeasure at