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
As well as demonstrating voter dissatisfaction with Starmer, the local election results show that the United Kingdom, traditionally a two-party system, now has at least five major political forces.
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Chandelis Duster, NPR, 10 May 2026
Instead, the Giants had to limp to the finish, which only created more opportunities for the fans who remained to voice their dissatisfaction.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The crackdown—which came amid a shrinking economy, rising costs, tax increases, and Ukrainian drone strikes on the country’s energy sector—led to a rare outburst of public discontent and an equally uncommon acknowledgment of the dissatisfaction from Putin.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
On Reddit’s r/Indiana, which represents a state that has seen nearly a $2 per gallon jump since the war began, more than 500 comments detail dissatisfaction of residents in the Hoosier state.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 1 May 2026
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Chandelis Duster, NPR, 10 May 2026
Instead, the Giants had to limp to the finish, which only created more opportunities for the fans who remained to voice their dissatisfaction.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The crackdown—which came amid a shrinking economy, rising costs, tax increases, and Ukrainian drone strikes on the country’s energy sector—led to a rare outburst of public discontent and an equally uncommon acknowledgment of the dissatisfaction from Putin.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
On Reddit’s r/Indiana, which represents a state that has seen nearly a $2 per gallon jump since the war began, more than 500 comments detail dissatisfaction of residents in the Hoosier state.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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The election took place amid a surge in violent crime and corruption that has fueled widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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For Elliott, the race is about capitalizing on voters’ discontent with the status quo at a time when affordability — or its lack — is the big political issue for many.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 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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Messi seemed to scold La Familia at one point with a finger wag aimed in their direction, showing his displeasure with their protest.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Former Bellator champion Corey Anderson and former UFC veteran Brian Kelleher both expressed displeasure with the main event.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 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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While the days of wearing in-flight formalwear are long gone (much to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s dismay), there are wardrobe clues that may imply someone is headed to a boardroom and not the beach.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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In addition to her comment on McDonald's post, Yvette Nicole Brown also expressed her dismay over Pratt's run on Threads.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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