Word Verb
displeased
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /dɪsˈpɫizd/ UK /dɪsplˈiːzd/ dis·pleased
Definition
v.feeling unhappy or not satisfied with something. You use this when you are annoyed or upset about a situation.
v.feeling or showing dissatisfaction or unhappiness. Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe a negative emotional state.
Examples
“The manager was displeased with the poor quality of the work.”
“The board of directors remained visibly displeased with the quarterly report, citing a significant decline in market share that had not been predicted by their analysts.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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