How to Pronounce "less than pleased"
expression
ˈɫɛs/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈpɫizd
LESS-than-PLEEZD
lˈɛs/ /ðˈɐn/ /plˈiːzd
less-THUN-PLEEZD
Definition
Used to say someone is unhappy, annoyed, or dissatisfied, often in a mild or understated way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛs/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈpɫizd
British English
lˈɛs/ /ðˈɐn/ /plˈiːzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LESS-than-PLEEZD
UK
less-THUN-PLEEZD
Listen in Context
My teacher looked less than pleased with my homework.
He was less than pleased about the delay.
The manager was less than pleased with our project results.
She walked in and was less than pleased to see the mess.