1
as in discontent
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
a vague dissatisfaction with the state of their marriage, which seemed a little stale
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as in disappointment
the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met
she felt keen dissatisfaction at the hurried job the house painters had done
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Recent Examples of dissatisfaction
Existential malaise, the restless yearning for something new, dissatisfaction and indecision, even at times depression and despair, surely go hand in hand with consciousness.
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Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
The protests reflect growing momentum and dissatisfaction with Trump's policies on immigration, transgender rights, and the firing of federal workers.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
People's dissatisfaction with Trump and his crony Elon Musk are only going to grow in the year and a half until the midterms.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
This reflects low customer expectations, rising dissatisfaction, and ultimately a decline in sales.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
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Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
The protests reflect growing momentum and dissatisfaction with Trump's policies on immigration, transgender rights, and the firing of federal workers.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
People's dissatisfaction with Trump and his crony Elon Musk are only going to grow in the year and a half until the midterms.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
This reflects low customer expectations, rising dissatisfaction, and ultimately a decline in sales.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
Noun
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These Luddite protests merged with broader discontent about wartime economic depression and rising living costs that pushed many workers toward starvation.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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That’s particularly true of modernity’s discontents.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rebuilding credibility with investors after a prolonged period of disappointment will take time.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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The title is still up for grabs, but a three-horse race at the top is now down to two, with Leeds and Burnley promoted and Sheffield United having to get over their disappointment and try to go up through the play-offs.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Starkey’s departure from the group comes after lead singer Roger Daltrey publicly expressed his displeasure with the drummer’s performance at their Royal Albert Hall gig on March 31.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The letter also states that the committee has obtained documents that show that Nature Conservancy donors and environmental advocates have expressed displeasure with the settlement.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The president has voiced frustration with the 1973 law and similar environmental protections, saying environmentalists are impeding growth.—
Kristin Brown,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2025
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There’s a sense of frustration that comes with that, like, How come no one’s listening to the voice of a generation?—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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Leitch expressed his dismay at the lack of recognition for stunt performers during an interview with Entertainment Weekly last year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In France, dismay at Mr. Trump’s policies is widespread and the national mood is uneasy.—
Roger Cohen,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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