Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: displeasure
IPA transcription: [dɪspl'ɛʒɚ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: displeasure
    Meaning: the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
Usage examples
  • Alice pursed up her lips, and turned her head away with a look of displeasure.
  • The naturalist's angry gestures showed that the lady was included in his displeasure.
  • All feeling of wounded pride had passed now; she was only afraid of the expression of his displeasure.
  • I was never at Glenarm before in my life, so it’s a little rough for you to visit your displeasure on me.”
  • "Mr. Perry," said he, in a voice of very strong displeasure, "would do as well to keep his opinion till it is asked for.
  • Ralph was certain that this was her situation; he knew by instinct, in advance, the form that in such an event Osmond's displeasure would take.
  • And the indifference of the night had been maintained when he had left her at dawn, his persistent silence pointing the continuance of his displeasure.
  • And Tito could never find it easy to face displeasure and anger; his nature was one of those most remote from defiance or impudence, and all his inclinations leaned towards preserving Romola's tenderness.
  • Again, his mode of testifying displeasure towards my brother or myself, had something terrible in its calmness, something that we never forgot, and always dreaded as the worst calamity that could befall us.
  • So the skiff didn't leave shipside that day, much to the displeasure of Mr. Land who couldn't complete his provisions. The adroit Canadian spent his time preparing the meat and flour products he had brought from Gueboroa Island.