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displeased

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪsˈpɫizd// UK //dɪsplˈiːzd// dis·pleased

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.


SIMPLE

The manager was displeased with the poor quality of the work.

COMPLEX

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.

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