What are the opposite words for was delighted?

The phrase "was delighted" is used to express great pleasure or satisfaction about something. The antonyms for this phrase can vary depending on the context. If the emotion is unwanted, then the opposite expression would be "was disappointed" or "was displeased." If the feeling is neutral, then "was indifferent" or "was unimpressed" would be the antonyms. On the other hand, if the pleasure is not as intense, then "was moderately pleased" or "was satisfied" can be used as a less intense antonym. In any case, antonyms for "was delighted" would indicate an opposite emotional response to the situation.

What are the antonyms for Was delighted?

• v.

  • exult
  • be sad
  ,
  • grieve
  ,
  • mourn
  .
  • rave
  • denounce
  ,
  • discourage
  .

Famous quotes with Was delighted

• As we moved along in a little procession, I was delighted with the illumination of the streets. So many lamps, and they burned until morning, my father said, and so people did not need to carry lanterns.

  Mary Antin
• My wife was delighted with the home I had given her amid the prairies of the far west.

  Buffalo Bill
• When I heard about the first Tomb Raider, I was very interested and I would have liked to have directed that. When I was approached for the second film, I was delighted.

  Jan de Bont
• So I was very close to ordination. I was delighted to be ordained a deacon, which is the last step between, before becoming a priest. But then it all fell apart.

  Thomas Keneally
• I can remember when, as a beginner, I was delighted with any ball as long as it would bounce.

  Helen Wills Moody

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