CRESTFALLENNESS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

crestfallenness

noun

as in discontent

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Noun

South Africa’s history of violent anti-immigration riots stretches back to 2008, peaking again in 2015, 2019, and 2021, fueled by socioeconomic discontent.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
The shadow of the war will loom over the upcoming midterm elections in November – something Republicans have privately been worrying about for months amid growing voter discontent over the war.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of discontent

Noun

Just minutes after Trump’s decision to nix the signing ceremony, Thune sat for an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner and voiced some displeasure with the president’s decision, given the bipartisan nature of the bill.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
But with the rise of generative AI, some breweries around the world are starting to be vocal about their displeasure of its use in the beer industry.

— Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of displeasure

Noun

Researchers and psychologists agree that this feeling can fuel anxiety, dissatisfaction, and a constant need to stay connected, for fear of missing an opportunity, an event, or an experience.

— Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Van Buren, a Democrat, perhaps sensing the electorate’s dissatisfaction with him amid difficult economic times, had a plan to paint Harrison’s Whig Party as politically corrupt.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

Definition of dissatisfaction

Noun

Since World Cup tickets began selling on FIFA Marketplace last September, fans have expressed disappointment in the expensive price tag.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Coach Hossam Hassan and captain Mohamed Salah expressed their disappointment after the match, while several former players and television pundits also questioned the officiating.

— Reuters, NBC news, 8 July 2026

Definition of disappointment

Noun

Mbappe almost became the poster boy for general discontentment as Madrid’s season slipped away following the sacking of Xabi Alonso in January.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 July 2026
However, with the LLC and Fictitious Business Name registrations lapsed, the Ziyadehs had little recourse other than to voice their discontentment.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

Definition of discontentment

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Newton didn’t even attempt to jump on the second fumble, much to everyone’s dismay.

— Scott Fowler July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Although Belgium coach Rudi Garcia and the Belgian federation had expressed dismay at FIFA’s decision to suspend Balogun’s red card ban, Garcia said his team was neither distracted nor motivated by the controversy.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of dismay

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