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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
The mood has clearly improved, and while still some disappointment and dissatisfaction lingers at the absence this summer – for various reasons – of key players such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Antonee Robinson, there is a different feel starting to develop.
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Martin Rogers, New York Times, 30 June 2025
This contrast reveals a troubling paradox in today's tech industry: unprecedented wealth creation, coupled with profound personal dissatisfaction.
—Pavi Theva, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
On Monday, two major labor union leaders, Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders, stepped down from their DNC roles, citing dissatisfaction with Martin’s leadership and exclusion from critical committee nominations.
—Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2025
These discussions may seem minor, but mismatches in energy and intent can lead to dissatisfaction.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Martin Rogers, New York Times, 30 June 2025
This contrast reveals a troubling paradox in today's tech industry: unprecedented wealth creation, coupled with profound personal dissatisfaction.
—Pavi Theva, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
On Monday, two major labor union leaders, Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders, stepped down from their DNC roles, citing dissatisfaction with Martin’s leadership and exclusion from critical committee nominations.
—Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2025
These discussions may seem minor, but mismatches in energy and intent can lead to dissatisfaction.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
Noun
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Rather than groans of discontent at their Rio de Janeiro neighbours causing the biggest upset of the tournament so far, however, there was singing.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The discontent flared once again this week when eagle-eyed fans noticed a plot hole involving friend to the main cast Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker).—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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While some fans expressed disappointment for the change, many emphasized the importance of it.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The mood has clearly improved, and while still some disappointment and dissatisfaction lingers at the absence this summer – for various reasons – of key players such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Antonee Robinson, there is a different feel starting to develop.—
Martin Rogers,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Soto quickly expressed his displeasure after the home plate umpire called a third strike in the fifth inning.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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His father also expressed his displeasure with him.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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The briefings were initially planned for earlier in the week but were postponed, to the frustration of the delegation.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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After some visible frustration in his post-round presser Thursday, despite posting a 67, Hensby said Friday he’d felt thrown off the previous day by NBC Sports’ TV crew following him.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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Bayern forward Harry Kane was on his knees, checking on Musiala’s well-being, as was captain Joshua Kimmich, who took one look at his young team-mate’s left leg and turned away in apparent dismay.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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The legislation also has a large-scale rollback of clean-energy initiatives, to the dismay of everyone from climate activists to Elon Musk.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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