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’s stock has dropped nearly 14% since the company’s Jan. 28 earnings report, showing how investors have been displeased by the pace of Azure’s revenue growth relative to the company’s level of capex spending.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 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

But in a little while he stopped suddenly and sniffed the air doubtfully, hissing as if he was troubled or displeased again.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien