displeased

Example Sentences

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Harpootlian heard rumblings that some of the jurors were displeased with Hill’s conduct and began to scour the back roads of Colleton County to track them down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Microsoft Azure’s 39% cloud growth in the fourth quarter paled in comparison to Google Cloud’s 48% growth, and investors were displeased by Microsoft’s decision to allocate more computing power to internal projects.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

But online reviews left by an overwhelming number of displeased customers say otherwise.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

It has split the community with those against the use of the hotel and others displeased with regular protests and marches and an increased police presence.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

The earth itself seemed displeased at the warfare being waged upon it.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac