noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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Pronunciation
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UK:/dɪsˈplɛʒə/
US:dĭs-plĕzhʹər
US:/dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/
rhymes with -ɛʒə(ɹ)
Southern-England:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
CMU ARPABET:D IH0 S P L EH1 ZH ER0
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offence; injury.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
A state of disgrace or disfavour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
verb
Meaning 4
To displease or offend.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
noun
Meaning 5
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
