Synonyms of displeased

displeased 1 of 2

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissatisfied
• frustrated
• unhappy
• discontented
• aggrieved
• disappointed
• disgruntled
• disillusioned
• disturbed
• upset
• out of joint
• discontent
• depressed
• malcontent
• sad
• perturbed
• disenchanted
• unfulfilled
• dejected
• miserable
• disquieted
• sorrowful
• inconsolable
• despairing
• downcast
• despondent
• disconsolate
• joyless
• doleful
• mournful
• downhearted
• low-spirited
• forlorn
• hangdog
• down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleased
• satisfied
• contented
• content
• glad
• happy
• delighted
• gratified
• joyful
• joyous
• blissful
• triumphant
• jubilant
• exultant
• elated

displeased

2 of 2

verb

past tense of displease

as in annoyed

to make discontented

her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissatisfied
• annoyed
• irritated
• discontented
• disturbed
• upset
• disgruntled
• disaffected
• agitated
• depressed
• perturbed
• estranged
• alienated
• irked
• aggrieved
• saddened
• disquieted
• peeved
• nettled
• discomposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleased
• satisfied
• gratified
• contented
• delighted
• tickled
• gladdened
• calmed
• soothed
• tranquilized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of displeased

Adjective

The Firm is, unsurprisingly, displeased at the idea of more dirty laundry coming to light. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 July 2026

The shot sailed over the bar before England keeper Jordan Pickford shouted at his defenders, clearly displeased with the lack of resistance in their own half. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026

Senate Republican Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, was still displeased with the larger spending plan, which is the largest in state history despite its minimal growth. — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Not long after, Karlsson went to the locker room and Vegas’ athletic trainer whispered in coach John Tortorella’s ear, and the coach looked displeased. — Rich Hammond, New York Times, 14 June 2026

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

Verb

McDonald’s was not displeased with Needham’s creative work, but Schrage and his colleagues had felt that the chain needed more in-depth account supervision and overall marketing help. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Bad Bunny clearly saw something that displeased him on center court. — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Some customers on social media are understandably displeased by the news, with users on sites like Reddit promoting physical copies as the best way to permanently own media. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026

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