1
as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
a survey showing the extent of people's satisfaction—or disgruntlement—with their marriages
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as in estrangement
the loss of friendship or affection
feelings of neglect that inevitably lead to disgruntlement among employees
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Noun
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These abrupt reversals created dissatisfaction among many employees, exposing broader challenges in aligning cultural strategies with evolving market conditions.—
Ricardo Madan,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025 -
Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the financial burden of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, advocating for Europe to shoulder more of the costs.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Substantial payouts to soldiers and the broader spike in salaries have also improved standards of living for many Russians, which for now is keeping a lid on public discontent and giving the Kremlin some breathing room.—
Alexandra Prokopenko,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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While the drums of discontent grow louder, their last option is to blow the generator and plunge Silo 18 into darkness, and Sheriff Billings concurs with Knox's last-ditch idea to gain control.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Members of the public brought placards in support of city staff, and some showed their displeasure against council members such as Donald P. Freitas.—
Hema Sivanandam,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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And some fans who tuned in Saturday expressed their displeasure, taking issue with Swift's past endorsement of Kamala Harris and other Democrats.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Over its 20 or so years of existence, the retreat has grown into a vibrant place, fulfilling Ann’s vision, but this period has also been one largely of alienation between Ann and Peter.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Being in the military may increase a person's chances of experiencing a significant personal loss, trauma, or feelings of social isolation and alienation, Gruenewald said.—
Sareen Habeshian,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Disgruntlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgruntlement. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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