Displeased: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone is showing mild annoyance or dissatisfaction, often in a formal or polite context.

• The manager was displeased with the team's performance.
• She looked displeased when the waiter brought her the wrong dish.

A general and broad term for feeling sad or dissatisfied, suitable in both formal and informal contexts.

• She has been unhappy ever since they moved to the new city.
• The students were unhappy with the new school policies.

Used when someone feels a general sense of dissatisfaction, often with their current situation or surroundings.

• He felt discontented with his job and was considering a career change.
• The citizens were discontented with the slow pace of governmental reforms.

Similar to 'displeased,' but is less commonly used and might sound a bit awkward or old-fashioned. It conveys mild annoyance or dissatisfaction.

• The judge seemed unpleased with the defendant's attitude.
• He was unpleased by the constant interruptions during his speech.