disgruntlement

noun

Definition of disgruntlementnext
1
as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation a survey showing the extent of people's satisfaction—or disgruntlement—with their marriages

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2
as in estrangement
the loss of friendship or affection feelings of neglect that inevitably lead to disgruntlement among employees

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  1. dissatisfaction
  2. discontent
  3. displeasure
  4. alienation
Noun
  • Joey Logano's third championship win in the NASCAR Cup Series brought a wave of dissatisfaction from fans regarding the playoff format's fairness.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, a global survey among 12,000 retail employees working for 12 luxury brands found widespread luxury retail employee dissatisfaction.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of dissatisfaction
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  • The Luxury Institute, which conducts research specific to the luxury industry, confirms the high levels of employee discontent and adds context around the challenges front-line luxury goods associates are experiencing after the pandemic.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • After the memorandum of agreement was published Tuesday night, some members expressed discontent with the deal.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of discontent
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  • But Mara will have to endure two more home games to get to that point, giving creative fans more opportunities to voice their displeasure.
    Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The news is being shared on X (formerly Twitter) by various accounts, with people taking the opportunity to share their displeasure at the potential casting choice.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of displeasure
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  • This narrow focus fails to address the root causes of crises like mental health struggles, systemic inequities, or the societal alienation that can contribute to acts of violence.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Published in France in 1958 and the United States in 1959, the book of 83 photos taken across the country—everyday scenes of cowboys, nannies, storefronts and more, with visual undertones of politics, alienation, power and injustice—influenced an entire generation of photographers.
    Donny Bajohr, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of alienation
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