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

But in December, the White House quashed the deal, citing displeasure with the U.K.’s online safety rules, its digital services tax—and, strangely, food safety rules.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

He characterized Epstein as being generally amicable but described an instance of “very aggressive” displeasure after Perry Lang left a prepared meal in the fridge.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 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

For this reason alone—expectation of his refusal, and her own displeasure in advance—she had not invited him to dinner that night.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan