displeasure
/dɪsˈpleʒə/ · /dɪsˈpleʒər/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5681 in the learning path
不悦；不满
Definitions
n. a feeling of annoyance or dissatisfaction
不悦；不满
Example
His frown showed his displeasure at the long delay.
他皱起眉头，显出对长时间延误的不满。
Residents expressed their displeasure at the council's decision to reduce funding for local libraries.
居民对地方议会削减当地图书馆经费的决定表示不满。
Collocations
- express displeasure
- show displeasure
- displeasure at something
Word family
- displease (v.)
- displeased (adj.)
- pleasure (n.)
Synonyms
- dissatisfaction
- annoyance
Antonyms
- pleasure
- satisfaction
Usage tip
通常为不可数名词，较正式；常接at或with。
FAQ
- What does displeasure mean?
- a feeling of annoyance or dissatisfaction
- How is displeasure pronounced?
- UK /dɪsˈpleʒə/, US /dɪsˈpleʒər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
