as in dissatisfied
having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions
feeling vaguely displeased by the way his relationship with his girlfriend seemed to be going
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as in annoyed
to make discontented
her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her
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Recent Examples of displeased
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
However, the 311-pound lineman looked displeased with himself following a 20-rep performance in the bench press.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Despite playing major minutes over the past week, Adebayo at one point in the first half turned to Spoelstra seemingly displeased with being subbed out.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
However, Geronimo was displeased with the compromise.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
There are circumstances like Narayen’s in which shareholders are displeased with a CEO’s ability to deliver on an AI vision.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Griffin eventually found out about the deception and was so displeased that Lorber had to intervene and take over the deal.
—James D. Walsh, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026
Regardless, writers seem quite displeased with the dust-up between their guild and its staff.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
But he's done so at a political cost – with polls showing a growing number of Americans displeased or opposed.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The epitome of narcissism, demeaning and denigrating others upon their deaths (John McCain, Rob Reiner) who’ve displeased him is nothing new, but the Mueller post sinks to a new low.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
For the families of the disappeared, the festering grief from not knowing the fate of a son, brother or father was compounded by threats from authorities displeased with anyone scrutinizing their behavior.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Expect Kimberly Cantanucci to be displeased.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The few who displeased or challenged him usually suffered some form of punishment, as Madigan held firm control over campaign funding on which most members relied for re-election.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The Baath Party was also displeased by the open secret that Iran – as well as Israel and the United States – was covertly supporting the Kurds in its fight against the Iraqi central government.
—Lily Hindy, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Speaking about Alice Sebold’s book The Lovely Bones, which Ramsay had originally been hired to adapt and direct, Ramsay recalls Sebold being displeased with her original adaptation.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Khamenei was known to be displeased when asked to referee disagreements between subordinates.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Increasingly, Anderson becomes displeased with the artificial results that appear.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
However, the 311-pound lineman looked displeased with himself following a 20-rep performance in the bench press.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Despite playing major minutes over the past week, Adebayo at one point in the first half turned to Spoelstra seemingly displeased with being subbed out.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
However, Geronimo was displeased with the compromise.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
There are circumstances like Narayen’s in which shareholders are displeased with a CEO’s ability to deliver on an AI vision.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Griffin eventually found out about the deception and was so displeased that Lorber had to intervene and take over the deal.
—James D. Walsh, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2026
Regardless, writers seem quite displeased with the dust-up between their guild and its staff.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
But he's done so at a political cost – with polls showing a growing number of Americans displeased or opposed.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Dara Shikoh was designated as a successor to the Mughal throne by Shah Jahan, which displeased the ambitious Aurangzeb.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The epitome of narcissism, demeaning and denigrating others upon their deaths (John McCain, Rob Reiner) who’ve displeased him is nothing new, but the Mueller post sinks to a new low.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
For the families of the disappeared, the festering grief from not knowing the fate of a son, brother or father was compounded by threats from authorities displeased with anyone scrutinizing their behavior.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Expect Kimberly Cantanucci to be displeased.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The few who displeased or challenged him usually suffered some form of punishment, as Madigan held firm control over campaign funding on which most members relied for re-election.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The Baath Party was also displeased by the open secret that Iran – as well as Israel and the United States – was covertly supporting the Kurds in its fight against the Iraqi central government.
—Lily Hindy, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Speaking about Alice Sebold’s book The Lovely Bones, which Ramsay had originally been hired to adapt and direct, Ramsay recalls Sebold being displeased with her original adaptation.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Khamenei was known to be displeased when asked to referee disagreements between subordinates.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeased
Adjective
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Senate Democrats emerged from a weekly caucus meeting seemingly uniformly dissatisfied with legislative text offered by the GOP.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Even with improvements in air quality and urban mobility, many locals remain dissatisfied.—
Lisa Courbebaisse,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One who grew up respectful but annoyed by the success the league previously had in Seattle.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Social media reactions to the bunny range from enamored to amused to annoyed at the price tag, which runs from $112 to $140.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The United Kingdom hosted a virtual summit Thursday with over three dozen countries seeking to establish a plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a frustrated White House orders them to figure the issue out for themselves.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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The frustrated plaintiffs turned to a second funeral home two weeks later.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even minimal exposure to artificial lights irritated his burns, and recovery took months.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many people have come out of the woodwork and jumped on the bandwagon, which irritated me.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Humans are the only animals known to be discontented with natural selection.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Dogs should not be disturbed while resting, as undisturbed sleep is important for their wellbeing.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the show's latest season, multiple cast members wonder if the pair are getting back together, with Wilson being notably disturbed when approached by costar Jesse Solomon about possibly kissing Miller if given the chance.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The second came when UConn stunned Duke on that last-second 3-point shot to upset the Blue Devils in the Elite Eight.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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And the regulation shift is sure to upset certain people.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Displeased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeased. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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