# displeased

/dɪsˈpɫizd/ (US) · /dɪsplˈiːzd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/displeased
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

feeling unhappy or not satisfied with something. You use this when you are annoyed or upset about a situation.

For teachers: 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.

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