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Opposite of to delight, or to give pleasure or satisfaction to
“The room had become deathly quiet, each crew member standing erectly as not to further displease their captain.”
(delight in) Opposite of to take great pleasure in
“But if they dislike something, they should at least use reasoned analysis rather than wild sideswipes of opinion.”
To hold or engage the attention of
Opposite of to feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation
Opposite of to take great pleasure or satisfaction in something
Opposite of to take self-indulgent pleasure in (something)
Opposite of to rejoice or exult at a victory or success
“Coach let us sulk for a minute or two until finally clearing his throat, drawing our attention back to him.”
Opposite of great joy or pleasure
“The man's face is set in a displeased grimace, his brow furrowed in certain displeasure.”
Opposite of a source of great satisfaction or enjoyment
“With all of the reality shows that make TV watching a complete bore, I was glad to finally see something new, fresh, absorbing and entertaining.”
Opposite of a condition or state of happiness, cheerfulness or optimism
“There was a sense of collective sadness for the country as they continue to battle with extensive wildfires for months on end without respite.”
Opposite of happiness, ebullience, or having a zest for life
Opposite of the mildly euphoric feeling experienced after a pleasurable experience
Opposite of something or someone considered wonderful or perfect
“That Biff Tannen. Oh my goodness, he's a nightmare!”
Opposite of a person or sight of unusual beauty
“The piles of dumped rubbish and abandoned cars have long been an eyesore and a hazard to health.”
Opposite of a pleasure obtained only rarely
“As soon as schooling is held out as the gateway to opportunity, those who were formerly poor begin to suffer the added disadvantage of being dropouts.”
Opposite of a feeling or deep satisfaction from one's own achievements, or the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated
“I have nothing but shame for the wrongdoings and transgressions of my sons.”
Opposite of an inessential, desirable item, typically expensive or difficult to obtain
“I don't even like using my cell phone, but it's a necessity I can't do without.”
Opposite of a feeling of privilege or pleasure from doing something
“Patients often experience great shame in sharing details of their eating disordered behavior.”
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