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

So, given the timing of this precipitous announcement, it is hard to believe that something isn’t also going on with attitudes toward Lincoln and Glass’ displeasure with the Kennedy Center administration.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

The atmosphere in the stadium was tense throughout the second half with supporters making their displeasure known to the players on the pitch.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

The potential sales of Kraft Heinz stock by Berkshire could reflect Chairman Warren Buffett’s displeasure with the split of the company.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

They knew that a king's displeasure could mean their death.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein