displeasure

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of unhappiness, dissatisfaction, or annoyance.

  - "The customer expressed his displeasure with the slow service."
  - "Her displeasure was evident when she saw the damaged goods."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈplɛʒə/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

approbation , approval , blessing , contentment , happiness , pleasure , satisfaction , ease

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Synonyms

condemnation , disapprobation , disapproval , discontent , discontentment , dissatisfaction , unhappiness , ache , discomfort , pain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with displeasure
mispleasure , displeasance , pleasance , applause

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Variants

List of all variants of displeasure that leads to same result
displeasure , displeasures

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to dis-please'. Dis- is a prefix meaning 'opposite of, not' and please means 'to please'.

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Trivia

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1. Displeasure is the opposite of pleasure.

2. The word 'displeasure' was first used in English in the 14th century.

3. Displeasure is a common emotion experienced by characters in literature, particularly in works of fiction dealing with conflict and personal relationships.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dissatisfaction: A feeling of being unsatisfied or unhappy with something or someone.

2. Annoyance: A feeling of irritation, frustration, or inconvenience caused by someone or something.

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Culture

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Displeasure is a common emotion experienced in various contexts, such as in personal relationships, at work, or when dealing with consumer products or services. It can lead to negative consequences, such as conflict, poor performance, or damaged reputations.

How to Memorize "displeasure"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a frown on their face and a disappointed expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being let down or disappointed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dis-pleases me' to remember the definition.

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