crestfallenness

noun

Definition of crestfallennessnext
as in discontent

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  1. discontent
  2. displeasure
  3. dissatisfaction
  4. disappointment
  5. dismay
Noun
  • However, the political tide has shifted since 2016, as younger and more diverse parties—reflecting growing discontent with the traditional political establishment—have gained traction in the wake of economic challenges and political instability.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Because the weak yen is hurting consumers and one of the driving forces behind popular discontent.
    Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of discontent
Noun
  • Employees had previously voiced their displeasure with each new policy that required more days in the office through walkouts, open letters, and threatening to quit.
    Paolo Confino, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Hong-Kyun is the South Korean ‘first foreign minister’, who last week summoned the Russian ambassador to Seoul to register South Korea’s displeasure at the news that up to 12,000 North Korean soldiers are in or on their way to Russia to fight in Ukraine.
    Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of displeasure
Noun
  • In 2016, a record-low voter turnout of 55% — an unusual milestone for an island known for high voter turnouts of 73% to 89% — as well as low numbers in the 2020 election signaled growing voter dissatisfaction with the two main parties amid the island’s financial crisis and recent natural disasters.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • However, one key factor may have been voters’ widespread dissatisfaction with the economy.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of dissatisfaction
Noun
  • Pro-democracy advocates all over the world watched with disappointment and alarm as Trump took the former course, plumbing the depths of bigotry and fear, and vowing to take vengeance.
    Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
  • In this newsletter…Intel’s Gaudi disappointment…Prime Video gets AI…OpenAI and Anthropic hiring news…Sleep pays…and nuclear setbacks.
    David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of disappointment
Noun
  • To Lue’s dismay, the Clippers started poorly against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, falling behind by 26 points in the first quarter, their defense getting torched amid seven turnovers.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Quasi provoked both delight and dismay on social media after its reveal in August 2019.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of dismay
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“Crestfallenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crestfallenness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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