1
as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
a survey showing the extent of people's satisfaction—or disgruntlement—with their marriages
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2
as in estrangement
the loss of friendship or affection
feelings of neglect that inevitably lead to disgruntlement among employees
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Noun
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The president and others have expressed their dissatisfaction with some modernist architecture.—
Joseph Lawler,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025 -
Unreasonable Expectations Unrealistic client demands and internal performance pressures can lead to dissatisfaction and high turnover rates.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The show is about many things: the strangeness, alienation and dark sense of humor that flows from growing up so close to death; the way the moment of our birth dictates our ability to be, or not be, ourselves; the central place our parents and our happy/sad childhoods occupy in our adult memories.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Besides the comedy, Shaun the Sheep Movie also meditates on urban alienation, and the lonely anonymity that’s part and parcel of moving through a metropolis.—
Vikram Murthi,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Disgruntlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgruntlement. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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