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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 swell of political dissatisfaction with Starmer from many of his colleagues, and what appears to be his narrow escape from an immediate leadership challenge, provides the impetus for the government to revamp its legislative agenda.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The South Carolina Supreme Court also expressed dissatisfaction with the inclusion of extensive information about Murdaugh's financial crimes in the double murder trial.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Guthrie would later express dissatisfaction with Watts-Russell’s dry production on Garlands, and the band’s Roland TR-808 drum machine sounds less stylish without the cavernous reverb that would become a signature of every subsequent release.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
While dozens of Labour lawmakers might have expressed their dissatisfaction with Starmer, 81 of them need to rally behind one single candidate to trigger a contest.
—Elizabeth Piper, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The South Carolina Supreme Court also expressed dissatisfaction with the inclusion of extensive information about Murdaugh's financial crimes in the double murder trial.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Guthrie would later express dissatisfaction with Watts-Russell’s dry production on Garlands, and the band’s Roland TR-808 drum machine sounds less stylish without the cavernous reverb that would become a signature of every subsequent release.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
While dozens of Labour lawmakers might have expressed their dissatisfaction with Starmer, 81 of them need to rally behind one single candidate to trigger a contest.
—Elizabeth Piper, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
Noun
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For years, discontent simmered amid the co-op dominance in that sport.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Russia enforced an unpopular internet crackdown and a popular expression of discontent and dissent led by online influencers exploded, which refuses to die down.—
Anna Nemtsova,
Time,
23 May 2026
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Teams are at the center of the action when competing against another, complete with the celebrations and disappointments that are the hallmarks of any game show.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Fitzgerald said there’s no lingering disappointment following last weekend’s three losses, just excitement as his team attempts to claim the league title ahead of the postseason Big 12 tourney and NCAAs.—
Gary Bedore
May 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Several prominent figures in photography responded in the comments of the Trust’s post to voice their displeasure with the situation.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 May 2026
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Maybe the shrubs' lack of cooperation is either a sign of displeasure from above or because the neighbors have an incredibly green thumb.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
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Viola’s reaction spotlighted growing frustration among competitors who believe the ruling body is using procedural fixes to avoid addressing biological differences in girls' sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Many of them came from north Denver, where neighbors have expressed frustration about a CoreSite data center there.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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Orange Friday had turned into a tarps-off, shirts-and-skins exhibition rather than just more dismay in May.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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On Thursday, Blanche met with Republican senators to defend the plan, but a number of them expressed dismay about it.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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