displeased 1 of 2

displeased

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verb

past tense of displease

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeased
Adjective
  • Since Musk acquired Twitter—and renamed it X—in 2022, users dissatisfied with his platform changes have explored alternatives, and his involvement in the 2024 presidential campaign has encouraged some to leave X altogether.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Over the past several decades, various forces have eroded physician autonomy, leaving many dissatisfied and burned out.
    Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Big, sometimes uncontrollable emotions are a normal part of growing up, and gentle parents at least try to not dismiss their or get annoyed with their kids when those challenging moments come up.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Initially annoyed by his bubbly personality, Jovie eventually warms up to Buddy, and the pair fall in love.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • When the club is losing, Miller can become frustrated, charged up and on edge.
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The mineral can stay airborne for days once disturbed, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The relationship quickly unearthed something that disturbed him.
    Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, along with its response to Hamas’s October 7 attacks in Israel, upset this balance, as Moscow’s growing dependence on Iranian military technology drove it closer to Tehran.
    Nicole Grajewski, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Daniels has led the Commanders to six consecutive victories — winning the first five on the final play of scrimmage before upsetting the Lions by double digits.
    Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Displeased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeased. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.

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