Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Declining viewership has displeased broadcaster ABC for some time now, and last year’s nearly four-hour ceremony wound up being the least-watched Oscars in history.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2019

My record ... has displeased some prominent Catholic clergymen and organizations and it has been approved by others.

From Slate • Nov. 21, 2012

An MOU is an enforcement action in which a bank commits to remedy what has displeased a regulator.

From BusinessWeek • Mar. 15, 2011

Betty has displeased at least one listener with her broadcasts.

From Time Magazine Archive

The drums kept him awake all night, he guessed, or someone has displeased him.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin