displeasure

Example Sentences

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“I never signed off on that,” the president said in the Oval Office, expressing displeasure with Justice Department leadership, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

However, their defeat to Houston was the seventh consecutive postseason defeat and fans had voiced their displeasure at his coaching during the season, chanting 'Fire Tomlin' at games.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has repeatedly expressed his displeasure with price increases by Fair Isaac and the credit bureaus.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

At the time, Warner registered its displeasure over the lack of clarity around Larry Ellison’s financial commitment to Paramount’s bid.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

Dodger snorted in displeasure, sensing the wrongness of it all, but Akira brought him closer so they could see inside.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz