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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
The ongoing tension highlights a growing skepticism of corporate influence and deepening economic dissatisfaction.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump’s appeal to specific segments of the Latino community — particularly in Florida and parts of Texas — was driven by factors such as economic concerns, cultural conservatism, and dissatisfaction with the status quo.
—Jesse Mejia, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2025
But while one partner might accept this as normal, the other may still crave excitement, leading to frustration or dissatisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Growing fears and dissatisfaction Business leaders are sounding the alarm over the potential fallout from Trump tariffs.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump’s appeal to specific segments of the Latino community — particularly in Florida and parts of Texas — was driven by factors such as economic concerns, cultural conservatism, and dissatisfaction with the status quo.
—Jesse Mejia, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2025
But while one partner might accept this as normal, the other may still crave excitement, leading to frustration or dissatisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Growing fears and dissatisfaction Business leaders are sounding the alarm over the potential fallout from Trump tariffs.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
Noun
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Aha! This spring, as Musk has busied himself dismantling parts of the United States government, signs of discontent with the world’s richest man have stealthily appeared across London’s public-transport network.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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In countries where democracy survived along with protectionism, such as Venezuela in the 1970s and 1980s, public discontent with the corrupt system led to widespread support for radical movements.—
JAVIER CORRALES,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Rebuilding credibility with investors after a prolonged period of disappointment will take time.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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The title is still up for grabs, but a three-horse race at the top is now down to two, with Leeds and Burnley promoted and Sheffield United having to get over their disappointment and try to go up through the play-offs.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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People most affected will forcefully express their displeasure about the situation which will be negatively impacted by fallout from pharmaceutical shortages and vaccine skepticism harming public health.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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In the ninth inning, Zumwalt voiced his displeasure of the strike zone from the Royals dugout.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Maybe the trauma was having the type of brain that this type of world is not built for and butting up against that frustration again and again.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The frustration of losing the Corales Puntacana Championship almost on the last hole quickly passed for Joel Dahmen.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Much to his dismay, though, the Elimination Challenge is to create a tasting menu based on pickles — a food Tristen apparently loathes.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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To June's dismay, her best friend is also determined to stay back and fight.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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