crestfallenness

noun

Definition of crestfallennessnext
as in discontent

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  1. discontent
  2. displeasure
  3. dissatisfaction
  4. disappointment
  5. dismay
Noun
  • The Luxury Institute, which conducts research specific to the luxury industry, confirms the high levels of employee discontent and adds context around the challenges front-line luxury goods associates are experiencing after the pandemic.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • After the memorandum of agreement was published Tuesday night, some members expressed discontent with the deal.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of discontent
Noun
  • But Mara will have to endure two more home games to get to that point, giving creative fans more opportunities to voice their displeasure.
    Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The news is being shared on X (formerly Twitter) by various accounts, with people taking the opportunity to share their displeasure at the potential casting choice.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of displeasure
Noun
  • Joey Logano's third championship win in the NASCAR Cup Series brought a wave of dissatisfaction from fans regarding the playoff format's fairness.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, a global survey among 12,000 retail employees working for 12 luxury brands found widespread luxury retail employee dissatisfaction.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of dissatisfaction
Noun
  • Overpromising or manipulating emotions can lead to disappointment and distrust.
    Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • In healthy relationships, partners address frustration or disappointment through communication, not blame or distance.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of disappointment
Noun
  • Writing about the Budapest Memorandum, Zelensky voiced his dismay regarding the 1994 agreement, which was meant to ensure Ukrainian security and sovereignty from Russia.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • These apparent one-off features were not included in the 2024 edition, to the dismay of many.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismay
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