Definition of Displeasure
Displeasure
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.
That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offense; injury.
State of disgrace or disfavor; disfavor.
To displease.
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Displeasure Quotations
What grieves me most in my past offenses, O my loving God, is not so much the punishment I have deserved, as the displeasure I have given You, Who are worthy of infinite love.
Alphonsus Liguori
They all hope I will go broke and I wouldn't like to cause them displeasure.
Florenz Ziegfeld
Universities should be safe havens where ruthless examination of realities will not be distorted by the aim to please or inhibited by the risk of displeasure.
Kingman Brewster, Jr.
I made a habit always to hear the Indians; and although they very often lie to me, I do not show them any displeasure for it, for I do not believe them and I do not decide anything until I have found out the truth.
Antonio de Mendoza
Insensibility, of all kinds, and on all occasions, most moves my imperial displeasure.
Frances Burney
Displeasure Translations
displeasure in Latin is offensus
displeasure in Spanish is incomodidad, disgusto
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