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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
Even as the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence − a celebration of the founding of the world's oldest modern constitutional democracy − most Americans are mired in dissatisfaction with the nation's present and pessimism about its future.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Pressure on Starmer has been building for months amid growing dissatisfaction within his party and concerns over the government's handling of the economy and cost-of-living issues.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
Groups that championed the initiative voiced their dissatisfaction with the results and frustration surrounding Stitt’s decision to hold the election during party primaries, where voter turnout historically tends to be lower, rather than the November general election.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Recalls and public pressure ousted progressives elected to district attorney offices in multiple jurisdictions over the last five years, when criminal justice reform efforts ran into dissatisfaction over public disorder following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Matt Brown,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Pressure on Starmer has been building for months amid growing dissatisfaction within his party and concerns over the government's handling of the economy and cost-of-living issues.
—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
Groups that championed the initiative voiced their dissatisfaction with the results and frustration surrounding Stitt’s decision to hold the election during party primaries, where voter turnout historically tends to be lower, rather than the November general election.
—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Recalls and public pressure ousted progressives elected to district attorney offices in multiple jurisdictions over the last five years, when criminal justice reform efforts ran into dissatisfaction over public disorder following the COVID-19 pandemic.
—
Matt Brown,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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The second is one of widening discontent in Moscow’s population and the political instability that can bring.
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At the same time, there have been bubbles of discontent forming within Russia, over the cost of the war and government crackdowns on internet access.
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For some advocacy groups, this latest attempt came as a huge disappointment.
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And to keep fighting to fulfill the promise of this nation, even in the face of cruelty and bitter disappointment.
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They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos.
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Koné was carted off the field after a brutal tackle by Qatar’s Assim Madibo in the second half, which led to immediate displeasure from the Canadian players and coaches on the sideline.
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Those frustrations could be on the verge of boiling over.
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But without knowing the reasons behind those decisions, the criticism amounts to nothing more than frustrations over unmet expectations.
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This escalates into a dragon chase and Aemond’s giant, ancient beast is overcome with bloodlust, killing Luke and his dragon much to the dismay of Aemond One-Eye.
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The iconic toys from the series – Woody, Buzz Lightyear, the Potato Heads, Forky and Slinky Dog – then watch in dismay as Bonnie casts them all aside in favor of the bright tablet screen.
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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