Definition

Not feeling happy or satisfied; feeling disappointment or dissatisfaction.

Example

She was unpleased with the service at the restaurant.

Conversation

I was really unpleased with how the meeting went today.

Oh really? What happened?

The presentation was a mess, and it felt disorganized.

That sounds frustrating; I would have been unpleased too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unpleased → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "pleased" (from Old French *plaisir*, meaning to please). The word "unpleased" means not pleased or dissatisfied.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'pleased' — this helps you remember that 'unpleased' means not feeling pleased.

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