displease
verb (used with object)
to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy.
displeased
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past participleof displease.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof displease.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
displeaseverb (used with object)to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy.
Example Sentences
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Analysts think investors were likely displeased by slowing bookings growth.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Nearby, a displeased lawyer squabbles about a case into his phone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel was also displeased with the office’s progress, according to the outlet.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
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
Victoria came, too, but she looked neither pleased nor displeased to see me.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
