Displeasure

(-plēzh'ur), n. [Prefix dis and pleasure, q. v.; O. Fr. desplaisir, N. Fr. déplaisir, Pr. desplazer, Sp. desplacer, It. dispiacere. Cf. supra.] 1. The feeling of one who is displeased; irritation or uneasiness of the mind, occasioned by any thing that counteracts desire or command, or which opposes justice and a sense of propriety; disapprobation; dislike; dissatisfaction; vexation; wrath. Undoubtedly he will relent, and turn From his displeasure. Milton. 2. That which displeases; cause of irritation; offense; injury. Hast thou delight to see a wretched man Do outrage and displeasure to himself? Shak. 3. State of disgrace or disfavor. [Obs.] He went into Poland, being in displeasure with the pope for overmuch familiarity. Peacham. Syn.—Dissatisfaction; disapprobation; distaste; dislike; anger; indignation; offense.