Displeasure
(noun)
- A feeling of dissatisfaction or resentment; a lack of pleasure.
- An expression of disapproval or dissatisfaction.
Origin:
From dis- ("not") + pleasure ("pleasur.e")
Examples:
- He could tell by her expression of displeasure that she was not happy with his answer.
- The employee"s mistake caused the boss"s displeasure, leading to a reprimand.
- The customer's displeasure with the service was evident in the complaint letter he wrote.
- The displeasure of the shareholders at the company's poor performance caused the CEO to resign.
- He expressed his displeasure with the new policy by not showing up to the meeting.