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pleased Antonyms

Opposite of pleased

Because the opposite of pleased shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation.

Usage Example

"The committee was very displeased with the thoroughness of her research proposal."

Strongest
displeased
dissatisfied
unhappy
disappointed
Strong
discontented
upset
annoyed
dismayed

• adjective (Context 2)

Willing or glad to do something (used especially in polite or formal expressions).

Usage Example

"Our customer service team will be unwilling to assist you with your inquiry."

Strongest
unwilling
reluctant
Strong
disinclined
loath
hesitant
averse

Similar words to pleased

Words similar to pleased shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

satisfied
happy
glad
willing
delighted
gratified
contented
content
See all synonyms of pleased

• Nearby Words

pleasantness
pleasantry
please
pleased
pleasedly
pleaser
pleasing

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Pleased. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/pleased
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