UNPLEASED Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

unpleased

adjective

Definition of unpleased

as in displeased

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Recent Examples of unpleased Twitter noticed, and a new meme took off, with introverts in particular relating to Affleck looking very unpleased to be out. — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 6 Feb. 2023 And a few top hedge fund managers are also undoubtedly unpleased. — Will Daniel, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2022

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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

Definition of displeased

Adjective

Giulio, a dissatisfied 16-year-old, drifts through life with no enthusiasm for his education or his future, much to his family’s dismay (particularly his endlessly frustrated mother, brilliantly played by Monica Bellucci).

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Giulio a dissatisfied 16-year-old, drifts through life with no enthusiasm for his education or his future, much to his family’s dismay (particularly his endlessly frustrated mother, brilliantly played by Monica Bellucci).

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissatisfied

Adjective

Some Democratic board members noted that voters unhappy with Lukas’ performance can express their dissatisfaction in the 2028 election.

— Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
When the motorcycle crew was unhappy with the drugs, Hinman and Beausoleil got into a confrontation.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of unhappy

Adjective

Washington Post cartoonist Clifford Berryman quickly produced a cartoon showing Roosevelt refusing to shoot a tiny bear cub with big sad eyes and a rope around its neck.

— Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
These sad conventions; these American ways of being, pacing to the end of a block and back like hamsters.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

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