displeased
Example Sentences
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Saudi officials were displeased and interpreted Rubio’s decision not to visit Riyadh as a calculated snub, people familiar with the kingdom’s thinking said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Long-term Xbox fans were also displeased when it announced it would begin to publish formerly exclusive titles on other consoles.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
Investors have been displeased with the iPhone maker’s slow progress in the AI space and its lackluster Apple Intelligence offering.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026
But online reviews left by an overwhelming number of displeased customers say otherwise.
From Salon ● Dec. 10, 2025
The doctor was displeased, and Eleanor looked away, looked at Theodora, and Theodora said, “I suppose you had to do it, Nell?”
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
