The director's displeasure (3)

I believe the answer is:

ire

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'displeasure' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'the director's' is the wordplay.
'IRE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for ire that I've seen before include "Anger, annoyance" , "Displeasure" , "Anger among admirers" , "passion" , "Paddy" .)

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