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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
Misidentifying products can lead to customer dissatisfaction and inefficiencies in store operations, especially when products are mistakenly stocked, labeled or retrieved from the shelves.
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Shivaprakash S Nagaraj, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
But safety concerns among transit staff can heighten employees’ dissatisfaction, leading to retention problems or even the threat of a work stoppage or strike that can halt a city’s buses or trains, Rennert said.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
The singer-songwriter expressed dissatisfaction with how Democrats have handled Israel’s war in Gaza and their stance on trans rights.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
This straightforward, beautiful character study exemplifies neither radicalism nor schizophrenia, although Pierre’s persistent dissatisfaction indicates a larger and recognizable alienation from the trash and decadence of most new films.
—Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Shivaprakash S Nagaraj, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
But safety concerns among transit staff can heighten employees’ dissatisfaction, leading to retention problems or even the threat of a work stoppage or strike that can halt a city’s buses or trains, Rennert said.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
The singer-songwriter expressed dissatisfaction with how Democrats have handled Israel’s war in Gaza and their stance on trans rights.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
This straightforward, beautiful character study exemplifies neither radicalism nor schizophrenia, although Pierre’s persistent dissatisfaction indicates a larger and recognizable alienation from the trash and decadence of most new films.
—Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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However, the political tide has shifted since 2016, as younger and more diverse parties—reflecting growing discontent with the traditional political establishment—have gained traction in the wake of economic challenges and political instability.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because the weak yen is hurting consumers and one of the driving forces behind popular discontent.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Pro-democracy advocates all over the world watched with disappointment and alarm as Trump took the former course, plumbing the depths of bigotry and fear, and vowing to take vengeance.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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In this newsletter…Intel’s Gaudi disappointment…Prime Video gets AI…OpenAI and Anthropic hiring news…Sleep pays…and nuclear setbacks.David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hong-Kyun is the South Korean ‘first foreign minister’, who last week summoned the Russian ambassador to Seoul to register South Korea’s displeasure at the news that up to 12,000 North Korean soldiers are in or on their way to Russia to fight in Ukraine.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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This prompted Schneider to publicly apologize to King, 35, during an interview with Tucker Carlson, though King responded with displeasure.EW.com, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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People were waiting for roughly an hour and a half, and parking was extremely limited; this created a sense of repressed frustration in the air.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Regardless of the election’s outcome, many people, including some in your workforce, might be feeling anger, fear, disappointment or frustration.Nathan Christensen, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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To Lue’s dismay, the Clippers started poorly against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, falling behind by 26 points in the first quarter, their defense getting torched amid seven turnovers.Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Quasi provoked both delight and dismay on social media after its reveal in August 2019.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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