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.
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Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 6 Feb. 2023
And a few top hedge fund managers are also undoubtedly unpleased.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2022
Colorado voters are overwhelmingly unpleased with Trump.
—Nic Garcia, The Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2019
Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 6 Feb. 2023
And a few top hedge fund managers are also undoubtedly unpleased.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2022
Colorado voters are overwhelmingly unpleased with Trump.
—Nic Garcia, The Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpleased
Adjective
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That isn’t the only poll showing Americans are dissatisfied with their finances under Trump.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The result is ‘inclusion’ efforts that leave everyone feeling dissatisfied and aggrieved.—
Ian Kingsbury,
National Review,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In that case, Beijing was unsatisfied with Tehran’s proposal to pay for the 4.5-generation jets with oil.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Keeping hope alive Investors hoping for clarity on the progress of trade deals remained unsatisfied during Tuesday’s session, as shaky commentary out of the White House dragged all three major averages lower for a second straight day.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Kraft had strong leads among some voting groups polled, the poll showed, including Republicans, voters who disapprove of Boston’s sanctuary city status, those unhappy with Boston’s quality of life, and those prioritizing government spending/taxes.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2025
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Sonya can be competitive about who is more unhappy.—
Jason Zinoman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If my random and unscientific survey of some French opinion at all represents the nation’s as a whole, then the debut of Donald Trump’s America has left some French triste — a bit sad, even brokenhearted, and also wary and vigilant.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Her story is beautiful and sad, heartwarming and devastating.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Unpleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpleased. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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