misfornøjelse

Misfornøjelse is a Danish noun that denotes a feeling of displeasure or dissatisfaction in response to something perceived as unsatisfactory or disappointing. The term can describe a momentary emotion or a longer-lasting state of discontent, and it is used across informal and formal contexts.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from the prefix mis- meaning wrong or bad, attached to fornøjelse, meaning pleasure or enjoyment. The compound thus expresses the negation of pleasure. It is a common noun: en misfornøjelse; plurals misfornøjelser; the definite forms are misfornøjelsen and misfornøjelserne.

Usage: Misfornøjelse is used to express dissatisfaction with a service, decision, outcome, or situation. Common constructions include udtrykke sin misfornøjelse (to express one's displeasure) and misfornøjelse over noget (displeasure about something). Example: Det var en misfornøjelse, at mødet blev aflyst. Virksomheden udtrykte stor misfornøjelse over beslutningen.

See also: utilfredshed, fornøjelse.