Looking for the meaning of the word DISPLEASURE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DISPLEASURE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Displeasure
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French desplaisir (see displease), influenced by pleasure
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪsˈplɛʒə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a feeling of annoyance or disapproval
Short Definition:feeling of annoyance or disapproval
Examples:- he started hanging around the local pubs, much to the displeasure of his mother
Word: Displeasure
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪsˈplɛʒə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
annoy; displease
Short Definition:annoy
Examples:- not for worlds would I do aught that might displeasure thee
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