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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
Commissioner John Herbst expressed dissatisfaction with the field, and faulted a seven-member citizens’ search committee for forwarding only three names from a final field of seven.
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Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
Without appreciation, even the smallest actions can feel overlooked, and dissatisfaction starts to creep in.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
These rising costs are generating inequality and starting to fuel dissatisfaction, especially as the Kremlin prioritizes spending on defense over spending on social programs, utilities infrastructure, and other forms of support that could alleviate people’s economic burden.
—Alexandra Prokopenko, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
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
See all Example Sentences for dissatisfaction 
Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
Without appreciation, even the smallest actions can feel overlooked, and dissatisfaction starts to creep in.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
These rising costs are generating inequality and starting to fuel dissatisfaction, especially as the Kremlin prioritizes spending on defense over spending on social programs, utilities infrastructure, and other forms of support that could alleviate people’s economic burden.
—Alexandra Prokopenko, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
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
See all Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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Watchdog group Citizens for Ethics expressed discontent, suggesting that Trump's golf outings are at the taxpayers' expense, a sentiment echoed by others on social media.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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There is also much discontent among the public regarding the judiciary system, because there are still ongoing cases related to the coal theft issue that happened two years ago, and also some issues related to the development bank, so the people were asking about those processes.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, the real driver of disappointment Wednesday is Danaher’s outlook for the current quarter and full fiscal year.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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Children won’t develop crucial life skills Removing all obstacles also eliminates the opportunity for children to build problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, as well as the chance to learn how to navigate challenges and cope with disappointment.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt issued a statement on social media voicing his displeasure with the decision.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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This is not the first time the basketball committee voiced its displeasure with regards to the current system.—
Matt Feld,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Admitting this truth is the first step to lessening your frustration.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Notching one victory might get lost in the flood of frustrations Democrats have felt in recent weeks.—
Max Thornberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
2 Feb. 2025
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To the dismay of consumers still struggling to digest soaring food costs, that likely means even higher egg prices in 2025.—
Anne Marie Lee,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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When Cal is murdered while under Secret Service protection, the delicate balance of life in the town is thrown into chaos, much to the dismay of powerful billionaire Samantha Redmond (Nicholson), who has way more influence than seems normal.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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