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
Existential malaise, the restless yearning for something new, dissatisfaction and indecision, even at times depression and despair, surely go hand in hand with consciousness.
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Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
The protests reflect growing momentum and dissatisfaction with Trump's policies on immigration, transgender rights, and the firing of federal workers.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
People's dissatisfaction with Trump and his crony Elon Musk are only going to grow in the year and a half until the midterms.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
This reflects low customer expectations, rising dissatisfaction, and ultimately a decline in sales.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
The protests reflect growing momentum and dissatisfaction with Trump's policies on immigration, transgender rights, and the firing of federal workers.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
People's dissatisfaction with Trump and his crony Elon Musk are only going to grow in the year and a half until the midterms.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
This reflects low customer expectations, rising dissatisfaction, and ultimately a decline in sales.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
Noun
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These Luddite protests merged with broader discontent about wartime economic depression and rising living costs that pushed many workers toward starvation.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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President Trump is holding firm in his economic plans, even as stocks opened Monday morning at a loss and discontent grew over the weekend with his tariff agenda.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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The team achieved significant regular-season success, including 13-3 records in two of Gannon's four seasons there, but postseason disappointments remained a frustration.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Delgado and Renna said the hardships and near-misses of early-season disappointments set the stage for Tuesday’s triumphs.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Harden stayed in the game after the timeout, making sure to express his displeasure with official Nick Buchert about the non-call in front of him.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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However, China has previously used its judiciary to signal political displeasure, as seen in the cases of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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On the same day, the White House expressed frustration at Moscow and Kyiv over the lack of progress in peace talks.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Despite their popularity, laser pointers are generally not recommended — for cats, a laser is uncatchable prey and a source of frustration.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Leitch expressed his dismay at the lack of recognition for stunt performers during an interview with Entertainment Weekly last year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In France, dismay at Mr. Trump’s policies is widespread and the national mood is uneasy.—
Roger Cohen,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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