What does Displeasure mean?

Definitions for Displeasure
dɪsˈplɛʒ ərdis·plea·sure

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. displeasurenoun

    the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

Wiktionary

  1. displeasurenoun

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

  2. displeasurenoun

    Pain or discomfort.

  3. displeasurenoun

    Disapproval.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Displeasurenoun

    Etymology: from displease.

    When good is proposed, its absence carries displeasure or pain with it. John Locke.

    Now shall I be more blameless than the Philistines, though I do them a displeasure. Judg. xv. 3.

    True repentance may be wrought in the hearts of such as fear God, and yet incur his displeasure, the deserved effect whereof is eternal death. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 22.

    He should beware that, by the fame of such a fact, he did not provoke Solyman’s heavy displeasure against him. Richard Knolles.

    Undoubtedly he will relent, and turn
    From his displeasure. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. x. l. 109.

    Though the reciprocalness of the injury ought to allay the displeasure at it, yet men so much more consider what they suffer than what they do. Decay of Piety.

    On me alone thy just displeasure lay;
    But take thy judgments from this mourning land. Dryden.

    Y’ have shewn how much you my content design;
    Yet, ah! would heaven’s displeasure pass like mine. Dryden.

    Nothing is in itself so pernicious to communities of learned men as the displeasure of their prince, which those may justly expect to feel who would make use of his favour to his own prejudice. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 33.

    He went into Poland, being in displeasure with the pope for overmuch familiarity. Henry Peacham, on Musick.

  2. To Displeasureverb

    To displease; not to gain favour; not to win affection. A word not elegant, nor now in use.

    Etymology: from the noun.

    When the way of pleasuring or displeasuring lieth by the favourite, it is impossible any other should be overgreat. Francis Bacon.

ChatGPT

  1. displeasure

    Displeasure is a feeling of annoyance, irritation, or dissatisfaction, typically resulting from an event, action, or behavior that is found to be unacceptable, offensive, or disagreeable to someone's standards, values, or personal interests. It refers to an emotional state of being unhappy or discontented.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Displeasurenoun

    the feeling of one who is displeased; irritation or uneasiness of the mind, occasioned by anything that counteracts desire or command, or which opposes justice or a sense of propriety; disapprobation; dislike; dissatisfaction; disfavor; indignation

  2. Displeasurenoun

    that which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offense; injury

  3. Displeasurenoun

    state of disgrace or disfavor; disfavor

  4. Displeasureverb

    to displease

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Displeasure

    dis-plezh′ūr, n. the feeling of one who is offended: anger: cause of irritation.—v.t. (arch.) to displease, offend.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Displeasure in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Displeasure in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Displeasure in a Sentence

  1. Elizabeth Smart:

    Wanda Barzee saw me as Wanda Barzee slave. Wanda Barzee called me Wanda Barzee handmaiden and she never hesitated to let her displeasure with me be known, there were times when, yes, absolutely, Wanda Barzee was manipulated by Brian David Mitchell. But she in Wanda Barzee own right abused me as much as Brian David Mitchell did.

  2. Greg Chavarria:

    They specifically mention their displeasure with the Chief joining members of our community in taking a knee against racism, hatred, and intolerance earlier this week. They have incorrectly stated the gesture was in support of an elected official. This is simply not true.

  3. Paul De Gondi:

    When you are obliged to make a statement that you know will cause displeasure, you must say it with every appearance of sincerity; this is the only way to make it palatable.

  4. Ralph Waldo Emerson:

    For nonconformity the world whips you with its displeasure.

  5. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott:

    We will be finding ways to make our displeasure felt, millions of Australians are feeling sickened by what might be about to happen in Indonesia.

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