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Definition of dissatisfaction:
- The state of being dissatisfied, unsatisfied, or discontented; uneasiness proceeding from the want of gratification, or from disappointed wishes and expectations.
Synonyms:
disappointment, regret, discontentedness, depression, objection, malaise, sadness, discouragement, worry, grief, disapproval, desolation, oppression, discontentment, dismay, satisfaction, remorse, trouble, weariness, dislike, sorrow, distress, happy, contentment, hopelessness, letdown.
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discontentment (part of speech: noun)
- despondence,
- wretchedness,
- angst,
- boredom,
- uncomfortableness,
- disquiet,
- frustration,
- discomposure,
- misery,
- disgruntlement,
- non-satisfaction,
- cheerlessness,
- ennui,
- discomfort,
- anguish,
- gloominess,
- exasperation,
- irritation,
- joylessness,
- sourness,
- inquietude,
- discontent,
- uneasiness,
- anxiety,
- displeasure,
- unhappiness
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resentment (part of speech: noun)
- huffiness,
- acerbity,
- indignation,
- soreness,
- resentment,
- rancor,
- bitterness,
- pique,
- spite,
- bile,
- antagonism,
- ill humor,
- umbrage,
- hard feelings,
- vexation,
- irritation,
- sullenness,
- wrath,
- discontent,
- envy,
- infuriation,
- offense
- envy (part of speech: noun)
Usage examples:
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Where one might have expected to find whatever dissatisfaction existed in the city, there was only the greater peace.
- "Princess Maritza", Percy Brebner. -
With these words, he turned and strode slowly and gloomily out of the shop- no doubt from dissatisfaction with the result of his attempt.
- "Alec Forbes of Howglen", George MacDonald. -
Unhappily for McKinley and his associates the congressional elections occurred early in November, scarcely a month after the new law went into effect, and when the dissatisfaction was at its height.
- "The United States Since The Civil War", Charles Ramsdell Lingley.