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
Frame the discussion around long-term growth and alignment with your strengths, not dissatisfaction with your current job.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
My bodily dissatisfaction wasn’t just about appearances.
—Mary Gaitskill, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
In recent years, Russia has capitalized on the growing dissatisfaction with France, the former colonial power in the region, and escalating attacks from armed groups.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Housing costs continue to top concerns, while the cost of utilities, groceries, and taxes add to dissatisfaction.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
My bodily dissatisfaction wasn’t just about appearances.
—Mary Gaitskill, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
In recent years, Russia has capitalized on the growing dissatisfaction with France, the former colonial power in the region, and escalating attacks from armed groups.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Housing costs continue to top concerns, while the cost of utilities, groceries, and taxes add to dissatisfaction.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
Noun
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The government has methodically tightened internet censorship and established increasingly stringent controls over online activities, causing rumblings and rare public expressions of discontent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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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
Noun
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That the precise prose of this account, and numerous other anecdotes, is written with the kind of titanic certainty that would sway a jury is expected; what’s surprising, however, is Crenshaw’s candor in revealing her vulnerability and disappointments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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The two first-round quarterbacks drafted in his tenure, Ryan Tannehill and Tua Tagovailoa, promised hope but ultimately delivered disappointment.—
Greg Cote
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Fans expressed their displeasure and here’s a bit of what was said on X.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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And customers are not happy with the move, as many took to a Reddit post starting on April 27 to show their displeasure and share locations where the machines have already disappeared.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Now, two and a half months after the start of the war, Sánchez’s frustrations are broadly shared by his peers in Europe.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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In both competitive partisan races and in Democrat-on-Democrat contests, analysts say frustration about the economy is bubbling up from voters.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Candor can cause dismay in the UConn Health executive suite.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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To add to their dismay, there isn’t much technological difference between the Connect and the Port.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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