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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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Hearing about their dreams as well as their disappointments.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Employees had previously voiced their displeasure with each new policy that required more days in the office through walkouts, open letters, and threatening to quit.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 31 Oct. 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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But with crucial deadlines and the land deal itself hanging in the balance, the county’s apparent lack of movement was a source of frustration at Tuesday’s supervisors meeting.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Voter frustrations with the economy and immigration are fueling Trump’s slight advantage among Arizona voters.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 5 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 23 Nov. 2024.
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