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. [Obs.]
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.
Dis*pleas"ure (?; 135), v. t. To
displease. [Obs.] Bacon.
