unpleased

adjective

Definition of unpleasednext
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpleased
  1. displeased
  2. dissatisfied
  3. unsatisfied
  4. unhappy
  5. sad
  6. joyless
Adjective
  • Vitello fervently defended Adames the day after the broadcast, and Adames was plenty displeased with how he was framed.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Firm is, unsurprisingly, displeased at the idea of more dirty laundry coming to light.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 July 2026
Definition of displeased
Adjective
  • Researchers explored why consumers are so dissatisfied with the taste of tomatoes in the store.
    — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But there was no provision in the contract to replace him if either side was dissatisfied — a flaw the jury blamed on Nossaman.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dissatisfied
Adjective
  • Among those unsatisfied customers, 16% report feeling stuck due to a lack of alternative providers in their area.
    — Mark Yarm, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Clearly unsatisfied with relying on Matt as a victim, the show is already delivering a new one.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of unsatisfied
Adjective
  • That may explain why Trump is unhappy with the cost of borrowing.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Let’s see where the line is drawn, but someone will be unhappy.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of unhappy
Adjective
  • You guys are so stunning 😍😍 So sad to not be there but cannot wait to celebrate the beautiful newlyweds!
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And then there’s the sad, as when Earle cries about her breakup or reveals that her mother was diagnosed with cancer while Alix was competing on Dancing With the Stars.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sad
Adjective
  • His trailblazing act had been reduced to a joyless recitation of his legal entanglements.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • A little light relief would be welcome in these joyless times.
    — Kate Andrews, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of joyless

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“Unpleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpleased. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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