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
Domestic dissatisfaction is high, and social unrest looms.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Berlin mayor Kai Wegener, a fellow conservative, also indicated dissatisfaction.
—Reuters, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
After publicly expressing his dissatisfaction with the organization, he was hit with a seven-game suspension, and received another two-game suspension for missing a team flight.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Biss made his dissatisfaction with the federal government’s immigration enforcement clear at the church event.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Berlin mayor Kai Wegener, a fellow conservative, also indicated dissatisfaction.
—Reuters, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
After publicly expressing his dissatisfaction with the organization, he was hit with a seven-game suspension, and received another two-game suspension for missing a team flight.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Biss made his dissatisfaction with the federal government’s immigration enforcement clear at the church event.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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Once a stronghold of Democratic dominance, California is witnessing a growing wave of discontent among its residents, signaling a potential political shift.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Riley’s comments reportedly struck a nerve with Butler, who grew discontent with only a player option for next season remaining on his deal.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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But Sotheby’s is playing the long game; any disappointment felt by the luxury department at the end of play on Saturday is likely to be soothed by lasting gain in the region.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Missing any part of 4 Nations would be a big disappointment for Crosby, who has distinguished himself as arguably Canada’s greatest international men’s ice hockey player.—
Rob Rossi,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Emmitt Smith is the latest franchise great to express displeasure with longtime team owner Jerry Jones' decision to enter the 2025 season with Schottenheimer at the helm.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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The prior proposal did not adequately address these concerns and the residents made their displeasure known.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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But as Dougherty Valley continued to miss shots, the frustration started to show.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2025
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The meeting created a lot of anxiety and frustration in the Ukrainian government, which is concerned about a U.S.-Russian deal behind Kyiv's back.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
16 Feb. 2025
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Boston, to the dismay of many of its fans, didn't sign Tanner Scott or Kirby Yates, both of whom joined the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Some 60 people massed in front of the store with them, sharing their dismay with one another and a local videographer.—
Teri Sforza,
Orange County Register,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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