displeasure
gb/dɪsplˈɛʒɚ/ us/dɪsplˈɛʒɚ/
B2
Английски
~ 6300
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B2
state
1
feeling of annoyance or disapproval
A feeling that you are not happy or not pleased with something, and often do not approve of it.
Модел на употреба:
[someone]'s displeasure at/with [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes say *a big displeasure* or *strong displeasure*; more natural collocations are *great displeasure*, *deep displeasure*, or simply *displeasure* without an adjective. Learners may also confuse *displeasure* with *unpleasure*, which is not used in standard modern English.
Синоними
disapproval (Focuses more on judging something as wrong or bad, not only on the feeling.)
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annoyance (Suggests being irritated, sometimes for smaller reasons, and is more informal.)
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dissatisfaction (Emphasizes not being satisfied, especially with services, results, or conditions.)
Антоними
pleasure (Opposite emotional reaction: feeling enjoyment instead of annoyance or disapproval.)
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approval (Opposite attitude: thinking something is good or acceptable instead of disliking it.)
Колокации
express displeasure
|show displeasure
|voice displeasure
|display displeasure
|public displeasure
|great displeasure
Теми
emotions
|communication
|social
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The manager did not hide her displeasure at the missed deadline.
- To his great displeasure, the train was delayed yet again.
- Voters expressed their displeasure with the policy in the local elections.
- Her raised eyebrow was a clear sign of displeasure.
- The new rule caused considerable public displeasure.
Примери за учащи
- She showed her displeasure by staying quiet.
- His father’s displeasure was clear from his face.
- Many customers wrote emails to show their displeasure.
- The teacher looked at him with displeasure.
- There was a lot of displeasure about the price increase.
Глагол
archaic
C2
action
2
to make someone feel displeasure
To make someone feel displeasure, anger, or disapproval.
Модел на употреба:
to displeasure [someone]
Честа грешка:
This verb form is extremely rare and old-fashioned in modern English. Learners should generally use *displease* instead of *displeasure* as a verb. In contemporary English, *displeasure* is almost always a noun.
Синоними
offend (More common modern verb; often suggests hurting someone’s feelings or making them upset.)
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displease (Standard modern form; very close in meaning but more current and more frequent.)
Антоними
please (Means to make someone feel happy or satisfied, the opposite effect of displeasuring someone.)
Колокации
displeasure the king
|greatly displeasured
|displeasured by
Теми
emotions
|communication
Примери
- He dared not displeasure his lord with such a request.
- The decision greatly displeasured the council, though they remained silent.
- She feared to displeasure her parents by refusing the match.
Примери за учащи
- The writer did not want to displeasure his readers.
- He was careful not to displeasure the queen.
- Her words displeasured many people in the room.
Граматика
Речникова форма
displeasure
IPA
GB/dɪsplˈɛʒɚ/
US/dɪsplˈɛʒɚ/
Срички и ударение
dis - pleas - ure (3 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pleas)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: displeasure
- Plural: displeasure
Семейство думи
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Изрази
express displeasure
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs dɪsplˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
state or show you are displeased
To say or show that you are not happy with something and do not approve of it.
Примери
- Several employees wrote to HR to express their displeasure with the new policy.
- Citizens have taken to social media to express their displeasure at the rising costs.
look with displeasure
1/lˈʊk wˈɪθ dɪsplˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
look in a displeased way
To look at someone or something in a way that clearly shows you are not pleased.
Примери
- She looked with displeasure at the untidy room.
- The teacher looked with displeasure at the late student.
make one's displeasure known
1/mˈeɪk wˈʌnz dɪsplˈɛʒɚ nˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
ensure others know you are displeased
To do or say something so that people understand you are not pleased.
Примери
- The board made its displeasure known to the CEO.
- Fans made their displeasure known after the team’s poor performance.
much to someone's displeasure
1/mˈʌt͡ʃ tə sˈʌmwˌʌnz dɪsplˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
something happens and someone dislikes it
Used to say that something happened that someone really did not like.
Примери
- Much to her displeasure, the meeting was postponed again.
- The plan was approved, much to the mayor’s displeasure.
public displeasure
1/pˈʌblɪk dɪsplˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
widespread public dissatisfaction
Displeasure that many people in the public feel and show, often about a decision or event.
Примери
- The tax increase led to widespread public displeasure.
- Public displeasure forced the company to change its advertising campaign.
register one's displeasure
1/ɹˈɛd͡ʒɪstɚ wˈʌnz dɪsplˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
officially state displeasure
To formally say or record that you are not pleased with something.
Примери
- The committee registered its displeasure in a written statement.
- Several countries registered their displeasure with the decision at the summit.
show one's displeasure
1/ʃˈoʊ wˈʌnz dɪsplˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
make displeasure clear
To do something, often with your face or behavior, so that other people know you are not pleased.
Примери
- She showed her displeasure by refusing to speak to him.
- The crowd showed its displeasure with loud boos.
to the displeasure of someone
1/tə ðə dɪsplˈɛʒɚ əv sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
formal
action that causes someone's displeasure
Used to say that something causes a person or group to feel displeasure.
Примери
- The law was passed, to the displeasure of many business owners.
- He resigned early, to the displeasure of his supporters.
voice one's displeasure
1/vˈɔɪs wˈʌnz dɪsplˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
state displeasure in words
To say clearly that you are not happy or that you do not approve.
Примери
- Parents voiced their displeasure at the meeting.
- Several members voiced their displeasure about the lack of transparency.