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
Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Reunion host Andy Cohen was displeased in a Threads post.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Rui Hachimura, who led the Lakers with 15 points on 7-for-10 shooting, was pulled for Thiero just 2½ minutes into the game after Redick was visibly displeased with his veteran forward’s defensive performance, pointing and shouting at Hachimura after calling a timeout.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Todd Kesterson of Kaufman Rossin said his remorseful clients aren't necessarily strapped for cash, but are frequently displeased when their children's fortunes exceed theirs.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Bromley, displeased, asked for a show of hands from anyone who believed that this was the most interesting story Jamie had to tell about himself.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Brown, 28, leaves Philadelphia after being displeased with his production and the performance of the Eagles’ offense, which has employed five different coordinators in as many years.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Soon after her beating, Shaina was exiled to the adjoining House of Scorn, where Alamo sent girls who displeased him.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The hearing was told that Eckert had sent people to spy on fellow Championship sides Oxford and Ipswich, but had been displeased with the quality of their findings.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Brown, 28, would leave Philadelphia after being displeased with his production and the performance of the Eagles’ offense, which employed five different coordinators in as many years.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
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
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
Adjective
Such displeased denizens might appreciate Bar Snack, a cocktail lounge that was recently named one of the country’s best new bars.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Reunion host Andy Cohen was displeased in a Threads post.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Rui Hachimura, who led the Lakers with 15 points on 7-for-10 shooting, was pulled for Thiero just 2½ minutes into the game after Redick was visibly displeased with his veteran forward’s defensive performance, pointing and shouting at Hachimura after calling a timeout.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Todd Kesterson of Kaufman Rossin said his remorseful clients aren't necessarily strapped for cash, but are frequently displeased when their children's fortunes exceed theirs.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Many of Furgeson’s subjects were displeased by his haughty musings, which would seem less out of place if he was garbed in a royal mantle and wielding a golden scepter.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Bromley, displeased, asked for a show of hands from anyone who believed that this was the most interesting story Jamie had to tell about himself.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Brown, 28, leaves Philadelphia after being displeased with his production and the performance of the Eagles’ offense, which has employed five different coordinators in as many years.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Soon after her beating, Shaina was exiled to the adjoining House of Scorn, where Alamo sent girls who displeased him.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The hearing was told that Eckert had sent people to spy on fellow Championship sides Oxford and Ipswich, but had been displeased with the quality of their findings.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Brown, 28, would leave Philadelphia after being displeased with his production and the performance of the Eagles’ offense, which employed five different coordinators in as many years.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeased
Adjective
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After being dissatisfied with the response from Verizon support, Collery made the Reddit post and later reached out to Ars.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Their presence may deliver a domestic propaganda victory to Putin, experts say, as Russians become dissatisfied with the cost of the war in Ukraine.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
Verb
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And get annoyed when people spell it wrong anyway?—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Rather than be annoyed, however, both Zach and Kayda seem to mostly welcome Bryce’s presence, all three of them bonded.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The experience left her frustrated.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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It's not intended as a relief valve for frustrated I-70 travelers.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Armenia’s pivot to the West has irritated the Kremlin, however.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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It is expected that Mourinho will try to tighten control over leaks concerning internal dressing-room matters, something that has irritated the club this season — and which Alonso sought to tackle.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 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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Small black ants are generally harmless, but a colony of leafcutter ants can annihilate food crops, and aggressive fire ants build huge mounds and deliver a painful sting when disturbed.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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In many cases, birds and their nests are protected by wildlife laws, meaning active nests should not be disturbed.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The fruit upsets their digestive systems.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
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That rushing attack was ground to a screeching halt, though, as Pitt came into Morgantown and upset the Mountaineers by the now infamous 13-9 scoreline.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Displeased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeased. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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