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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
Pamela Price, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the way officials are handling public safety.
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Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The 60-year-old former TV personality was recently captured on video showing clear dissatisfaction with her caretakers after a mix-up with her car and motorized scooter while leaving a restaurant in Miami.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
By contrast, the new poll found bipartisan dissatisfaction with the American justice system as a whole.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Freeland's departure followed that of the housing minister Sean Fraser earlier this week, both citing dissatisfaction with Trudeau's governance.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The 60-year-old former TV personality was recently captured on video showing clear dissatisfaction with her caretakers after a mix-up with her car and motorized scooter while leaving a restaurant in Miami.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
By contrast, the new poll found bipartisan dissatisfaction with the American justice system as a whole.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Freeland's departure followed that of the housing minister Sean Fraser earlier this week, both citing dissatisfaction with Trudeau's governance.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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These trends are fueling widespread discontent with insurers of all kinds.Jay Feinman, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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These developments underscore the dual pressures progressive leaders face: addressing voter discontent over immigration and economic inequality while countering the growing appeal of nationalist and populist ideologies.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The success of Lynch's next film, Blue Velvet, helped assuage his disappointment, as did his move to television with the bizarrely surreal and influential series Twin Peaks—part detective story, part soap opera, with dashes of sci-fi and horror.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
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Miranda Trevino, 22, reflected on her disappointment with wedding dress shopping in a video with 8.5 million views and 1 million likes on TikTok.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Such mandates, combined with prominent executives voicing their displeasure with workplace flexibility, have led some to conclude that this will be the year that the work-from-home movement, which began in the early days of the Covid pandemic, will come to an end.Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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All flags at the U.S. Capitol will still be flying at half-staff to honor Carter on Inauguration Day — over which Trump expressed his displeasure in a Truth Social post last week.Luke Chinman, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Moments of joy and vulnerability are interwoven with frustration, sadness, and fear.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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For instance, neurodivergent students may struggle to focus and absorb information effectively, leading to frustration, which further fuels the problem.William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Fans of the show shared their dismay at Nease's answer on social media.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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It was announced in September that Lamar would headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans — much to the dismay of rappers who said Lil Wayne should have been given the gig as a hometown favorite.Char Adams, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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