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Dissatisfaction

The state of being dissatisfied, unsatisfied, or discontented; uneasiness proceeding from the want of gratification, or from disappointed wishes and expectations.

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Boredom 76% connected

The state of being bored, or pestered; a state of ennui.

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Disappointment 76% connected

The act of disappointing, or the state of being disappointed; defeat or failure of expectation or hope; miscarriage of design or plan; frustration.

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Displeasure 76% connected

The feeling of one who is displeased; irritation or uneasiness of the mind, occasioned by anything that counteracts desire or command, or which oppos…

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Ennui 76% connected

A feeling of weariness and disgust; dullness and languor of spirits, arising from satiety or want of interest; tedium.

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Tedium 76% connected

Irksomeness; wearisomeness; tediousness.

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Discontent 76% connected

Not content; discontented; dissatisfied.

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Discontentment 76% connected

The state of being discontented; uneasiness; inquietude.

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Dissatisfy 74% connected

To render unsatisfied or discontented; to excite uneasiness in by frustrating wishes or expectations; to displease by the want of something requisite…

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Dissatisfy 74% connected

To render unsatisfied or discontented; to excite uneasiness in by frustrating wishes or expectations; to displease by the want of something requisite…

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Satisfaction 94% connected

The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting fr…

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Satisfaction 94% connected

The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting fr…

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