Dis‐pleas″ure (?; 135), n. [Pref. dis- + pleasure: cf. OF. desplaisir, F. déplaisir. Cf. Displease.] 1. 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.
O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. Ps. vi. 1.
Undoubtedly he will relent, and turn
From his displeasure. Milton.
2. That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offense; injury.
Hast thou delight to see a wretched man
Do outrage and displeasure to himself? Shak.
3. State of disgrace or disfavor; disfavor.
He went into Poland, being in displeasure with the pope for overmuch familiarity. Peacham.
Syn. — Dissatisfaction; disapprobation; disfavor; distaste; dislike; anger; hate; aversion; indignation; offense.