Added 9 October 2026
displeasure
/dɪsˈplɛʒə/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about displeasure at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.
- That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offence; injury.
- A state of disgrace or disfavour.
verb
Origin
From Old French desplaisir, equivalent to dis- + pleasure. See displease.
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