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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
Nostalgia is usually a kind of dissatisfaction with the present or a backlash against excessive change.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The obstacles in managing the loudness of ads are underscored when considering the dissatisfaction that remains among broadcast, cable, and satellite viewers.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
There was a mixed reaction from the meeting as parents and community members packed the room to express their concerns and dissatisfaction with the decision.
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Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The war in Iran has been a source of much of the right’s dissatisfaction with the president.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The obstacles in managing the loudness of ads are underscored when considering the dissatisfaction that remains among broadcast, cable, and satellite viewers.
—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
There was a mixed reaction from the meeting as parents and community members packed the room to express their concerns and dissatisfaction with the decision.
—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The war in Iran has been a source of much of the right’s dissatisfaction with the president.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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Army of Shadows doesn’t have a TX but the team will be keen to get it out quickly in order to tap into a local and global feeling of political discontent.
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But AfD has long become adept at harnessing discontent with issues well beyond its signature theme of curbing migration, which powered its rise in the mid-2010s.
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In the 30 years following the tune’s release, disappointment has only continued to plague the Three Lions.
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The crowd was filled with Knicks fans, many of whom bought tickets from 76ers’ supporters who were accustomed to postseason disappointment.
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They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos.
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Koné was carted off the field after a brutal tackle by Qatar’s Assim Madibo in the second half, which led to immediate displeasure from the Canadian players and coaches on the sideline.
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This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.
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Spence also appears to be absorbing the blame for broader failures, with Thomas Tuchel’s touchline frustrations obvious and — for a player still establishing himself at this level — that scrutiny is unlikely to help.
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Colonists down south, especially fierce New England Protestants who took a dim view of Catholicism, viewed this act – and their new fellow imperial subjects – with dismay and considerable suspicion.
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The decision to wean, much to the dismay of many, can come from either party.
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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