disgruntlement

noun

Definition of disgruntlementnext
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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2
as in estrangement
the loss of friendship or affection feelings of neglect that inevitably lead to disgruntlement among employees

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  1. dissatisfaction
  2. discontent
  3. displeasure
  4. alienation
Noun
  • Freeland's departure followed that of the housing minister Sean Fraser earlier this week, both citing dissatisfaction with Trudeau's governance.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • When teams lack sufficient resources, tools and time for testing, defects go undetected, leading to poor product quality, security vulnerabilities and user dissatisfaction.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of dissatisfaction
Noun
  • But after discontent from supporters, the club opted to go in a new direction.
    Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • With massive public discontent and a new presidential administration, could policy and regulation be accelerated to further force the health insurance industry in the direction of the models that more align with patient outcomes and stewardship of society?
    Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of discontent
Noun
  • Though welcomed by the AfD and other right-wing parties, establishment German parties expressed their displeasure with Musk’s endorsement.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The fact that Donald Trump has been completely AWOL during these negotiations, to the point where only after Elon Musk publicly tweets out his displeasure about this budget deal.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of displeasure
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  • Advertisement Both films also feature world-famous actors trying to disappear into beloved characters who have become so woven into the popular consciousness that any variation risks alienation.
    Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The movie would work if it weren’t set at Christmas, but the holiday cheer ratchets up the sense of alienation and despair.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of alienation
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