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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
Housing costs continue to top concerns, while the cost of utilities, groceries, and taxes add to dissatisfaction.
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Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Public sentiment toward recovery efforts was largely negative, with 56% of residents expressing dissatisfaction with local government response and rebuilding efforts.
—City News Service, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Business élites started to signal dissatisfaction with Orbán.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The election unfolded against a backdrop of deep public dissatisfaction with political institutions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Public sentiment toward recovery efforts was largely negative, with 56% of residents expressing dissatisfaction with local government response and rebuilding efforts.
—City News Service, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Business élites started to signal dissatisfaction with Orbán.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The election unfolded against a backdrop of deep public dissatisfaction with political institutions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
Noun
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For weeks, Trump has been vocal about his discontent with NATO and European allies, including Germany, for their lukewarm to nonexistent support for his war with Iran.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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In the meantime, Syria’s new government faces increasing discontent from the population over the country’s flagging economy.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Any sort of elimination would obviously be a disappointment, but this dynamic core has an exciting future ahead.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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At this point, the sting of postseason disappointment is fresher than the euphoria of lifting the Stanley Cup.—
Eduardo Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Brooks also expressed displeasure with the officiating after the game, which has become a common theme for opponents of the Thunder’s physical brand of basketball.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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Royals fans expressed their displeasure Monday night.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Most fans understand that the need for more professional-caliber resources wasn’t going to be met under Mohegan Tribe ownership, but there is deep frustration over the Sun’s relocation out of New England.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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But for the residents and business-owners, the possibility of another set of G train outage evoked frustration after two years of service suspensions while crews worked to upgrade the signaling system on the Crosstown Line.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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To add to their dismay, there isn’t much technological difference between the Connect and the Port.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Outside state lines, the perception of The Big D aligns with the eponymous prime time soap opera saga, often mistaking the Stockyards as within city limits (much to neighboring Fort Worth’s dismay).—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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