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

El-Demerdash is a dean’s list regular who is dissatisfied with anything less than an A-plus.

— PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
In an effort to persuade voters who are dissatisfied with the status quo, Hilton bought a full-page ad in the Wednesday editions of the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of dissatisfied

Adjective

But the film itself, which brought in more than $260 million worldwide during its opening weekend and has received raves from many critics, left her unsatisfied.

— Hillel Italie, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Outgoing United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer made history as the island nation’s most unpopular premier before his resignation, with an Ipsos poll finding just 13% of voters were satisfied with him, compared to 79% who were unsatisfied.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Definition of unsatisfied

Adjective

To give up drinking can feel like trading in your exciting, chaotic, heroic existence for a drab and joyless one.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Call it hypocrisy or honesty, either way, Season 3 is a joyless exercise that’s nonetheless an improvement on the wayward Season 2.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026

Definition of joyless

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