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. [ 1913 Webster ] O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. Ps. vi. 1. [ 1913 Webster ] Undoubtedly he will relent, and turn
From his displeasure. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offense; injury. [ 1913 Webster ] Hast thou delight to see a wretched man
Do outrage and displeasure to himself? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. State of disgrace or disfavor; disfavor. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ] | 