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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
The imposition of emergency martial law came after Yoon’s approval rating dropped to 19% in the latest Gallup poll last week, with many expressing dissatisfaction over his handling of the economy and controversies involving his wife, Kim Keon Hee.
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Catherine McGrath, Fortune Asia, 3 Dec. 2024
Some of that dissatisfaction may have been shown in exit polls in which only 27% named Fine Gael’s Harris as their preferred leader, compared to 35% for Fianna Fáil’s Martin and 34% for Sinn Féin head Mary Lou McDonald.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
Andrei, the political consultant, said Romania's large budget deficit, high inflation and an economic slowdown could push more mainstream candidates to shift toward populist stances amid widespread dissatisfaction.
—Stephen McGrath The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
This is critical in the mortgage-serving market, where customer dissatisfaction is high.
—Rishi Choudhary, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Catherine McGrath, Fortune Asia, 3 Dec. 2024
Some of that dissatisfaction may have been shown in exit polls in which only 27% named Fine Gael’s Harris as their preferred leader, compared to 35% for Fianna Fáil’s Martin and 34% for Sinn Féin head Mary Lou McDonald.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
Andrei, the political consultant, said Romania's large budget deficit, high inflation and an economic slowdown could push more mainstream candidates to shift toward populist stances amid widespread dissatisfaction.
—Stephen McGrath The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
This is critical in the mortgage-serving market, where customer dissatisfaction is high.
—Rishi Choudhary, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for 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
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After the memorandum of agreement was published Tuesday night, some members expressed discontent with the deal.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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In healthy relationships, partners address frustration or disappointment through communication, not blame or distance.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Overpromising or manipulating emotions can lead to disappointment and distrust.Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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While frustration has mounted in recent years with Boston’s lack of big moves, reduced payroll and having missed the postseason in five of the last six seasons, the wheels are turning toward contention.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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As Venus and Mars clash, avoid taking frustration out on colleagues.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Writing about the Budapest Memorandum, Zelensky voiced his dismay regarding the 1994 agreement, which was meant to ensure Ukrainian security and sovereignty from Russia.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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These apparent one-off features were not included in the 2024 edition, to the dismay of many.Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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