Meaning of DISPLEASURE
Pronunciation: | | dis'plezhur
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| Definition: | | [n] the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something |
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| See Also: | | annoyance, chafe, dissatisfaction, vexation | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Dis*pleas"ure\ (?; 135), n. [Pref. dis- + pleasure:
cf. OF. desplaisir, F. d['e]plaisir. Cf. {Displease}.]
1. 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.
O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither
chasten me in thy hot displeasure. --Ps. vi. 1.
Undoubtedly he will relent, and turn From his
displeasure. --Milton.
2. That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance;
offense; injury.
Hast thou delight to see a wretched man Do outrage
and displeasure to himself? --Shak.
3. State of disgrace or disfavor; disfavor. [Obs.]
He went into Poland, being in displeasure with the
pope for overmuch familiarity. --Peacham.
Syn: Dissatisfaction; disapprobation; disfavor; distaste;
dislike; anger; hate; aversion; indignation; offense.
\Dis*pleas"ure\ (?; 135), v. t.
To displease. [Obs.] --Bacon.
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Thesaurus Terms |
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