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Displeasure

Definition

(formal) A feeling of dissatisfaction, annoyance, or discontent, often caused by something unpleasant or unacceptable.

Example Sentences

1The company's decision to downsize sparked widespread displeasure among employees, who felt their jobs were being unfairly threatened.
2Did the government's response to the crisis reflect the public's growing displeasure with the handling of the situation?
3Her displeasure with the service was evident in the scathing review she posted online, which quickly went viral.
4Try not to express your displeasure in a way that might offend others or escalate the situation.
5The artist's use of bold colors and provocative imagery was intended to evoke a sense of displeasure or discomfort in the viewer.

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