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as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
a survey showing the extent of people's satisfaction—or disgruntlement—with their marriages
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as in estrangement
the loss of friendship or affection
feelings of neglect that inevitably lead to disgruntlement among employees
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Recent Examples of disgruntlement
However, the Mann family, who have fled to America, have problems with this, given their disgruntlement with the post Hitler state of their homeland.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, City’s decision to host the Youth Cup final at their 7,000-capacity academy stadium — rather than their first-team stadium, in a break from competition custom — has provoked anger and upset within United, and even some disgruntlement from the blue half.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 May 2026
In the hours before the Twins were set to host their home opener, executive chair Tom Pohlad sat in the first-base dugout and, once again, acknowledged the disgruntlement of the fan base.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, online workplace reviews indicate employee disgruntlement.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, African Americans used the Annabelle doll to voice their disgruntlement with the southern plantation tourist industry in jest.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Beyond the disgruntlement common to locales everywhere when big developers arrive, Barbuda’s idiosyncratic customs around private property posed a more serious threat and enabled what activists describe as a land grab.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
So much so that, much to Jett’s disgruntlement, the Thorns’ publicity-hungry owner Flo (a very funny Jenifer Lewis) signs him to the team.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, City’s decision to host the Youth Cup final at their 7,000-capacity academy stadium — rather than their first-team stadium, in a break from competition custom — has provoked anger and upset within United, and even some disgruntlement from the blue half.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 May 2026
In the hours before the Twins were set to host their home opener, executive chair Tom Pohlad sat in the first-base dugout and, once again, acknowledged the disgruntlement of the fan base.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, online workplace reviews indicate employee disgruntlement.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, African Americans used the Annabelle doll to voice their disgruntlement with the southern plantation tourist industry in jest.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Beyond the disgruntlement common to locales everywhere when big developers arrive, Barbuda’s idiosyncratic customs around private property posed a more serious threat and enabled what activists describe as a land grab.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
So much so that, much to Jett’s disgruntlement, the Thorns’ publicity-hungry owner Flo (a very funny Jenifer Lewis) signs him to the team.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgruntlement
Noun
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Experts have said both tapped into dissatisfaction with the status quo in Democratic politics.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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His candidacy has drawn national attention as a barometer for dissatisfaction with liberal urban governance and because of viral videos that supporters created with artificial intelligence.—
MIchael R. Blood,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Brandon Aiyuk’s recent emergence on social media now includes his bluntest message yet about a mysterious estrangement with the 49ers.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Tuesday’s pillhead big sister Sara (Olivia Rose Keegan) and the latter’s boyfriend Jack (Cameron Scott Roberts) call on Cindy after a lengthy estrangement to ask for her help in killing Ghostface.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The reversal was met with some discontent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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But as Bass presides over a City Hall that is almost entirely dominated by Democrats, discontent is spreading.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Showing the disaffection for politics and partisanship in this modern era, each of the last five midterm elections have seen presidents with ratings below 50%.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Immediately after the list’s publication, a senior White House official called the Pentagon to express displeasure that their concerns had been ignored, Bloomberg reported.—
Kate O'Keeffe,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Messi seemed to scold La Familia at one point with a finger wag aimed in their direction, showing his displeasure with their protest.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Once a unifying symbol, the flag has come to represent political alienation for some.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Meier also found that mothers accused of parental alienation after reporting abuse were almost twice as likely to lose custody, and were disproportionately losing custody compared to fathers.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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“Disgruntlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgruntlement. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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