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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
Pamela Price, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the way officials are handling public safety.
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Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The 60-year-old former TV personality was recently captured on video showing clear dissatisfaction with her caretakers after a mix-up with her car and motorized scooter while leaving a restaurant in Miami.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
By contrast, the new poll found bipartisan dissatisfaction with the American justice system as a whole.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Freeland's departure followed that of the housing minister Sean Fraser earlier this week, both citing dissatisfaction with Trudeau's governance.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The 60-year-old former TV personality was recently captured on video showing clear dissatisfaction with her caretakers after a mix-up with her car and motorized scooter while leaving a restaurant in Miami.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
By contrast, the new poll found bipartisan dissatisfaction with the American justice system as a whole.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Freeland's departure followed that of the housing minister Sean Fraser earlier this week, both citing dissatisfaction with Trudeau's governance.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
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These developments underscore the dual pressures progressive leaders face: addressing voter discontent over immigration and economic inequality while countering the growing appeal of nationalist and populist ideologies.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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These trends are fueling widespread discontent with insurers of all kinds.Jay Feinman, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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While the Jets' season has been a disappointment, this game offers one final opportunity to play spoiler and potentially end Miami's playoff hopes.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The overall future The Condors have been a disappointment in the past couple of seasons.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Such mandates, combined with prominent executives voicing their displeasure with workplace flexibility, have led some to conclude that this will be the year that the work-from-home movement, which began in the early days of the Covid pandemic, will come to an end.Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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All flags at the U.S. Capitol will still be flying at half-staff to honor Carter on Inauguration Day — over which Trump expressed his displeasure in a Truth Social post last week.Luke Chinman, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Moments of joy and vulnerability are interwoven with frustration, sadness, and fear.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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This shift has led to frustration and disappointment among job seekers who invest time and effort in the interview process.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Fans of the show shared their dismay at Nease's answer on social media.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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It was announced in September that Lamar would headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans — much to the dismay of rappers who said Lil Wayne should have been given the gig as a hometown favorite.Char Adams, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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