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
Timmons' family expressed dissatisfaction with the plea agreement and the judge criticized the leniency of the initial sentencing recommendation.
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Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
If they’re doomed to dissatisfaction, though, at least they’re doomed together.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite the company's assurances, negative customer reactions persist, with many expressing dissatisfaction with the new look as well as company response.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 26 Aug. 2025
The glaring issues led to work delays, miscommunications, and tenant dissatisfaction.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
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Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
If they’re doomed to dissatisfaction, though, at least they’re doomed together.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite the company's assurances, negative customer reactions persist, with many expressing dissatisfaction with the new look as well as company response.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 26 Aug. 2025
The glaring issues led to work delays, miscommunications, and tenant dissatisfaction.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
Noun
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Forget the summer of love; this has been the summer of our grumbling discontent.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Widespread protests force Indonesia U-turn Indonesia was engulfed by widespread protests driven by economic discontent and opposition to police brutality, marking the greatest challenge yet to President Prabowo Subianto’s government.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This disappointment reoriented me to a stabler ground.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Bengals embark on another season where anything short of a playoff run will be seen as another disappointment.—
Jason Hoffman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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While Packers fans loved every second of the play, Diggs voiced his displeasure on social media.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The news was, understandably, upsetting and customers took to Reddit to express their displeasure in the new policy.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the Supreme Court increasingly shows frustration with the overreach of lower court judges, the justices could be motivated to take up cases more quickly on matters where lower courts are ignoring their emergency docket orders, such as with the firing of independent agency heads.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Advocates expressed frustration, emphasizing the need for comfortable and safe air travel for all passengers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Good morning, In April 2023, Rose’s Fine Food owner Molly Mitchell announced the closing of the charming diner after nine years, to much dismay.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Swift’s dismay about a powerful ex became a fable for any girl courted by an older guy.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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