displeased

Example Sentences

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Microsoft Azure’s 39% cloud growth in the fourth quarter paled in comparison to Google Cloud’s 48% growth, and investors were displeased by Microsoft’s decision to allocate more computing power to internal projects.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

Talents like Morgan Wallen, Diplo, Shaboozey and Post Malone have made chart-topping hits that have both expanded the fanbase of the genre, and, at times, left traditional country fans displeased with the drastically different tone.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

But online reviews left by an overwhelming number of displeased customers say otherwise.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

Treasury Secretary Bessent was sitting in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September when he read a text message from a displeased colleague.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

“I am sorry that I displeased the honorable potter,” Tree-ear said.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park