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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
Customer complaints Some clients have reported dissatisfaction and called the service a scam due to a lack of results.
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Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Trump, in his second term, is unlikely to resolve the problems that fueled voter dissatisfaction with the Biden administration and created a receptive audience for his populist appeals.
—Mariana Mazzucato, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
In Englewood, dissatisfaction has grown in the last year among some residents living near The Hub at Movement 5280, a homeless ministry on South Grant Street near the Denver line.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2025
Politicians are acutely aware that rising gas prices lead to public dissatisfaction and electoral consequences.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Trump, in his second term, is unlikely to resolve the problems that fueled voter dissatisfaction with the Biden administration and created a receptive audience for his populist appeals.
—Mariana Mazzucato, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
In Englewood, dissatisfaction has grown in the last year among some residents living near The Hub at Movement 5280, a homeless ministry on South Grant Street near the Denver line.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2025
Politicians are acutely aware that rising gas prices lead to public dissatisfaction and electoral consequences.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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Whatever was going on behind Tina’s discontent that morning, or whatever had happened in Noah’s imagination, was only a small fragment in a vast reality.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Trudeau’s impending departure follows a series of political crises, rising economic discontent and the surprise resignation of his deputy prime minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland – who was also in the race to succeed him.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Thousands of fans applauded Newcastle through the streets following the FA Cup final disappointments in 1997-98 and 1998-99; those numbers are expected to be dwarfed this time around.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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Layoffs trigger a lot of negative emotions: disappointment, anger, sadness, even embarrassment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Angry Canadians have voiced their displeasure by boycotting Colgate toothpaste, for instance, Mitchener said, substituting a Canadian brand, Green Beaver.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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The utility displeasure is directed at Marissa Gillett, Gov. Ned Lamont’s appointee as PURA chairman.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Many channeled their frustration by pivoting their allegiance to Moroney.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Often, the urge to control how things unfold leads to frustration, impulsive decisions and unnecessary stress.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The raid at the Copa Club was greeted with dismay online.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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Gone, too, is the Latin Mass revival, which, to the dismay of many Catholics around the world, Francis quashed via a motu proprio in 2021.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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