1
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
But while Lamar has mostly used his art to express his sentiments, Bad Bunny has been more overt about his dissatisfaction with the current administration.
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Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
This type of infidelity can stem from dissatisfaction in the relationship or a desire for something different.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Lucas Walsh, professor of youth politics at Monash University, economic insecurity is a central factor in growing dissatisfaction with democracy among the youngest voters.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
In Kansas City’s Week 2 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, FOX captured Kelce slamming down his helmet in a fit of dissatisfaction.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
This type of infidelity can stem from dissatisfaction in the relationship or a desire for something different.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Lucas Walsh, professor of youth politics at Monash University, economic insecurity is a central factor in growing dissatisfaction with democracy among the youngest voters.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
In Kansas City’s Week 2 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, FOX captured Kelce slamming down his helmet in a fit of dissatisfaction.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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This simmering discontent reportedly came to a head last month, when four trustees of the Tata Trust, including Mehli Mistry, opposed the reappointment of trustee Vijay Singh to the Tata Sons board.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Protesters in Ecuador attacked a car carrying President Daniel Noboa, the latest demonstration of increasingly violent discontent against his government.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Once Twenty Twenty Six airs and when the drama (and most likely disappointment) of next year’s World Cup has worn off, thoughts from his devoted following of fans may turn to what Morton does next with Ian Fletcher, this most malleable of characters.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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That might be a disappointment in most NFL cities but is considered progress in San Francisco, where special teams has been a consistent issue.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Messing with players during their swing and lobbing personal attacks are where McIlroy, Lowry, Matt Fitzpatrick and others have voiced displeasure.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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TelevisaUnivsion issued a stern statement of displeasure at the situation.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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The comments illustrate the frustration as the four remaining controllers waited on a regional air traffic control center across the state to clear planes to enter the airspace.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the film, directed by Mike Judge, Peter Gibbons (Livingston) and his coworkers, Michael Bolton (David Herman) and Samir Nagheenanajar (Ajay Naidu), enjoy the last day at their job by taking out years of frustrations on their frequently malfunctioning office printer.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Alcaraz and Sinner both skipped the Canadian Open in August, to the dismay of its organizers.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Having spent the day expressing dismay over immigration stats and joy over the latest Space X launch, Musk had nothing to say about Mondays’ suit.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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