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
While public dissatisfaction is evident among many groups surveyed, the decline in support for the president has been most pronounced among Latino voters.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The Red Bull driver again openly expressed his dissatisfaction on Sunday after an eighth-place finish at the Japanese Grand Prix, which was won by 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
In the first No Kings protest, thousands in Michigan in about 70 or so cities — from Midland to Muskegon and Milan to Marquette — expressed dissatisfaction with the president and his policies.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
And the realities of war are hitting home in the US — with high public dissatisfaction, a new postal surcharge and bipartisan skepticism in Congress.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The Red Bull driver again openly expressed his dissatisfaction on Sunday after an eighth-place finish at the Japanese Grand Prix, which was won by 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
In the first No Kings protest, thousands in Michigan in about 70 or so cities — from Midland to Muskegon and Milan to Marquette — expressed dissatisfaction with the president and his policies.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
And the realities of war are hitting home in the US — with high public dissatisfaction, a new postal surcharge and bipartisan skepticism in Congress.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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Add that context to the drop-off in performances compared to last season and the final part of the 2023-24 campaign and the discontent makes sense.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Signs of broad discontent among young workers Just about 2 in 10 workers ages 18-34 think now is a good time to find a job, compared to about 4 in 10 workers ages 65 and older who say the same.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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And sometimes that’s the best catalyst for a good season is the disappointment of the year before at the end but also the confidence that the season gave them.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Chargers The Chargers once again faced disappointment in the playoffs stemming from injuries to starting tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Fans have voiced their displeasure for the team’s underwhelming performance throughout the season, most notably during the first 11 games of the season before Harrison’s firing.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mary Morgan, an organizer of the Wauconda rally, said people were happy getting to know there were feelings of displeasure with current events in a community that is known to be more conservative and Republican.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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New transparency tools aim to help travelers understand disruptions and reduce frustration during delays and cancellations.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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And while the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved covering the overrun, most of which will come from the county's unrestricted fund balance, frustration is clearly building.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Others expressed dismay over human rights issues.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Red Sox have struggled defensively throughout most of Cora’s tenure as manager (2018-19, 2021-present), much to his dismay.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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