Displeased

/dɪsˈplizd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Feeling or showing dissatisfaction or annoyance.

She was displeased with the quality of the service at the restaurant.

Not pleased; unhappy about something.

The manager was displeased with the team's performance this quarter.

Annoyed or irritated by someone's actions.

He felt displeased when he discovered the misleading information in the report.

Expressing discontent or dissatisfaction.

The customers were displeased by the delay in shipping their orders.

From Middle English 'displese', from Old French 'desplaisir'.

pleased as punch

Extremely pleased or happy.

pleased to meet you

A courteous greeting indicating happiness in meeting someone.

not pleased

Indicating dissatisfaction or annoyance.

displeasure

The feeling of being displeased.

discontent

A state of dissatisfaction.

irritation

The state of feeling annoyed, frustrated, or angry.

Bummed out

He was bummed out when he didn't get the promotion.

Ticked off

I'm ticked off that they canceled the event.