DISPLEASED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISPLEASED?

Need another word that means the same as “displeased”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “displeased” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Displeased” are: dissatisfied, discontented, disappointed, disgruntled

Displeased as an Adjective

Definitions of "Displeased" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “displeased” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure.
• Feeling or showing annoyance and displeasure.

Synonyms of "Displeased" as an adjective (4 Words)

disappointed	Disappointingly unsuccessful. The rising was a revolution of disappointed hopes.
discontented	Dissatisfied, especially with one’s circumstances. Strikes by discontented workers.
disgruntled	Angry or dissatisfied. Judges receive letters from disgruntled members of the public.
dissatisfied	In a state of sulky dissatisfaction. Dissatisfied customers.

Usage Examples of "Displeased" as an adjective

• He was displeased with your work.

Associations of "Displeased" (30 Words)

abhor	Find repugnant. He abhorred sexism in every form.
abhorrence	A feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing. The thought of marrying him filled her with abhorrence.
abhorrent	Offensive to the mind. An abhorrent deed.
abominate	Find repugnant. They abominated the very idea of monarchy.
abomination	Hate coupled with disgust. His treatment of the children is an abomination.
arrogance	The quality of being arrogant. The arrogance of this man is astounding.
avenge	Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another. They avenged themselves on the interlopers.
aversion	A strong dislike or disinclination. My dog s pet aversion is visitors particularly males.
despite	Contempt; disdain. She wanted neither favor nor despite.
detest	Dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards. She detests politicians.
detestation	Hate coupled with disgust. He is the detestation of the neighbourhood.
disfavor	Put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm. He is in disfavor with the king.
disinclined	Unwilling; reluctant. Disinclined to say anything to anybody.
dislike	Have or feel a dislike or distaste for. She disliked any kind of unnecessary rudeness.
displeasure	Annoy; displease. He started hanging around the local pubs much to the displeasure of his mother.
execrable	Deserving a curse. Execrable cheap wine.
halfhearted	Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm. A halfhearted effort.
hate	An intensely disliked person or thing. The boys hate each other.
loathe	Feel intense dislike or disgust for. She loathed him on sight.
loathing	A feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred. The thought filled him with loathing.
misanthrope	Someone who dislikes people in general. Scrooge wasn t the mean spirited misanthrope most of us believe him to be.
misanthropic	Believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others. With his misanthropic outlook he was an ugly character.
misanthropy	A dislike of humankind. The streak of misanthropy in his nature.
nauseating	Causing or able to cause nausea. Some nauseating sentimental ditty.
negative	A negative photographic image made on film or specially prepared glass from which positive prints may be made. The percentage of false negatives generated by a cancer test was of great concern.
odium	General or widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone as a result of their actions. He incurred widespread odium for military failures and government corruption.
repelling	Highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust.
repugnant	Given to stubborn resistance. Morally repugnant customs.
undesirable	One whose presence is undesirable. The drug s undesirable side effects.
unpleasant	Offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness. When drunk he could become very unpleasant.