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
Employers, who are interested in helping employees manage stress in order to reduce absenteeism or worker dissatisfaction, have been doing more to focus on the financial well-being of their employees.
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Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Progress can tempt us toward comfort, but justice demands our dissatisfaction.
—David Williamson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Some players expressed their dissatisfaction with the trip to Bilbao taking place the day before the match, rather than on the day itself.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
That dissatisfaction persists despite constitutional amendments approved by lawmakers and voters aimed at lowering school property taxes.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Progress can tempt us toward comfort, but justice demands our dissatisfaction.
—David Williamson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Some players expressed their dissatisfaction with the trip to Bilbao taking place the day before the match, rather than on the day itself.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
That dissatisfaction persists despite constitutional amendments approved by lawmakers and voters aimed at lowering school property taxes.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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But Taylor, who studies how the internet interacts with culture, says the rise of vagueposting coincides with a public discontent with just how grasping social media has become.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2026
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The protests quickly spread, with people joining marches across the country to denounce not only the economic woes, but to air wider discontent with the country's hardline regime.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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This post–World War II blueprint promised happiness—but more often delivered disappointment.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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My first reading of The Blind Owl was a complete disappointment.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
15 Jan. 2026
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Spoelstra on Herro Spoelstra did address Herro in his Thursday comments prior to the postponement, when asked about Herro’s seeming displeasure in being utilized as a reserve in the loss to the Timberwolves.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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The first waves of unrest had already broken three days before Kalimuendo’s signing was made official, when Nuno Espirito Santo made his displeasure public for the first time, on August 15.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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From road rage to the slow highway crawl, traffic can lead to anxiety and frustration for any driver.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Wilson’s frustrations are compounded by Advent’s spotty record in the consumer space, the people say ; another Advent name, the haircare brand Olaplex, has seen its stock collapse since its 2022 IPO.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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There is bafflement alongside the dismay.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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My seven-year-old, the daredevil of the family, was just an inch or so off the height requirements for zip lining high above the Central Park neighborhood and the FlowRider surf simulator, much to her dismay.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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