as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
widespread discontentment with the way the club was being run
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These discussions may seem minor, but mismatches in energy and intent can lead to dissatisfaction.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025 -
Leaders including Hakeem Jeffries, Nancy Pelosi, and James Clyburn were said to privately express dissatisfaction with how Schumer handled the negotiations.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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More Alex Kent/Getty Images Puerto Rico Takes To the Street In an unusual move, Puerto Rico took part in national U.S. protests, demonstrating against Trump and his policies, taking to the streets of San Juan to express their discontent about the president's immigration policies.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Michael Ochs Archives--Getty Images The riot begins Stone channeled all of these discontents into There’s a Riot Goin’ On.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
10 June 2025
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“Discontentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontentment. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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