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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 election unfolded against a backdrop of deep public dissatisfaction with political institutions.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Some of the clips show onetime Orbán loyalists venting dissatisfaction with the government.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Biff, once a high school star, is now disillusioned and searching for meaning after years of false starts, while Happy — outwardly confident and eager to impress — clings to a glossy vision of success that masks his own dissatisfaction.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Still, Ookla editorial director Sue Marek suspects some urban dwellers are adopting Starlink partly due to dissatisfaction with traditional ISPs.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Some of the clips show onetime Orbán loyalists venting dissatisfaction with the government.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Biff, once a high school star, is now disillusioned and searching for meaning after years of false starts, while Happy — outwardly confident and eager to impress — clings to a glossy vision of success that masks his own dissatisfaction.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Still, Ookla editorial director Sue Marek suspects some urban dwellers are adopting Starlink partly due to dissatisfaction with traditional ISPs.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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The election Sunday takes place during a surge in violent crime and corruption, fueling widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Guanipa pointed to worsening conditions, including blackouts, failing services and extremely low wages, as factors driving popular discontent.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The timing of Promising Young Woman, premiering to big buzz at Sundance in 2020 and then languishing in pandemic purgatory before ultimately getting dumped onto VOD, was a disappointment.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Asked if there was a disappointment along the way in not being able to do a deal amid his season-long extension window, Powell turned diplomatic.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Residents who feel their concerns are being ignored are making their displeasure known at the ballot box.—
Anusha Mathur,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Royals captain Salvador Perez voiced his displeasure with missing Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees on social media.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
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Precision now saves you from rework and frustration later.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Towns raised his hands — calling for the ball — then dropped them in frustration.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the most volatile split ripped the aforementioned Cassie and Maddy apart, after the former struck up a relationship with Maddy's ex, Nate (Jacob Elordi), much to the latter's dismay.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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To his dismay, Frederik learned this week that FIFA had changed the seating map at Arrowhead.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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