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Meaning of displeased
The primary meaning of the word "displeased" is feeling or showing discontent or annoyance.
Etymology of displeased
The word "displeased" has its roots in Old French "desplaisir," meaning "to displease" or "to cause displeasure," which is derived from "des-" (meaning "opposite of" or "not") and "plaisir" (meaning "to please")
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to express dissatisfaction, discontent, or annoyance
Synonyms
dissatisfied
unhappy
discontented
disgruntled
displeased
annoyed
irritated
vexed
frustrated
exasperated
infuriated
angry
cross
displeasing
dissident
disillusioned
disaffected
discontent
unhappy
upset
disgruntled
fed up
displeased
irritated
annoyed
vexed
offended
resentful
indignant
affronted
piqued
miffed
riled
peeved
irked
nettled
displeased
dissatisfied
discontent
Definitions
- Feeling or showing discontent or annoyance, typically because of something that has happened or been done
- * Causing someone to feel displeased or annoyed
Usage Examples
- The customer was displeased with the service she received at the restaurant
- * The manager was displeased with the team's performance and decided to make some changes
- * The news of the company's bankruptcy left many employees displeased and worried about their future