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displeased

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verb

past tense of displease

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeased
Adjective
  • Harris suggested Hogan could be that alternative, positioning himself as the clear choice for those dissatisfied with Moore’s leadership.
    Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Higher operational expenses, dissatisfied customers and revenue leakage.
    Uli Erxleben, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Big, sometimes uncontrollable emotions are a normal part of growing up, and gentle parents at least try to not dismiss their or get annoyed with their kids when those challenging moments come up.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Initially annoyed by his bubbly personality, Jovie eventually warms up to Buddy, and the pair fall in love.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • However, with the increasing frequency of ads, some viewers have grown frustrated with interruptions, making ad fatigue a growing concern.
    Frank Rojas, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The Knicks selected Grimes with the 25th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but three seasons into his rookie deal, the three-and-D grew frustrated with his role, frequently off the ball as a floor-spacer and perimeter defender.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The mineral can stay airborne for days once disturbed, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The relationship quickly unearthed something that disturbed him.
    Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Substrate Checkmate The fact that cloud-native applications (in so many instances) fail to be wholly integrated with the lower substrate services that underpin them is enough to upset any self-respecting cloud architect.
    Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • While the New York Jets may be in the market for a quarterback in the NFL draft, drafting one early would understandably upset Fields, which may or may not matter to the Jets as of now.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Displeased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeased. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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