Displeasure
Definition
(noun) A feeling of annoyance or dissatisfaction
Examples
“She tried to mask her displeasure with a tight smile, but the flicker in her eyes gave her away.”
“His displeasure was obvious at dinner.”
“I could hear displeasure in her voice when she saw the parking ticket.”
“After the 7 a.m. meeting, Tom said with clear displeasure that the café was out of coffee again.”
“The letter from the landlord landed on my desk with no small displeasure.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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