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| clamor |
a vigorous public outcry of dissent or dissatisfaction. [1/6 definitions] |
| complain |
to express dissatisfaction, pain, grief, or other negative feelings. [1/3 definitions] |
| discontent |
a sense of resentment or restless dissatisfaction. [1/4 definitions] |
| displease |
to cause annoyance, disappointment, or dissatisfaction; be unpleasant. [1/2 definitions] |
| displeasing |
causing dissatisfaction, disappointment, annoyance, or other negative reaction. |
| dissatisfactory |
causing displeasure or dissatisfaction. |
| dysphoria |
a generally unwell feeling, characterized by anxiety, dissatisfaction, discomfort, or restlessness. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, esp. with all aspects of life. |
| grouse2 |
(informal) a complaint or reason for dissatisfaction. [1/2 definitions] |
| grumble |
to mutter dissatisfaction or complaints. [1/5 definitions] |
| kick |
(informal) to express dissatisfaction; complain. [1/14 definitions] |
| quits |
having no grounds for hostility, dissatisfaction, or a further claim, as the result of a repayment or equitable settlement. |
| self-dissatisfaction |
combined form of dissatisfaction. |
| snub |
to ignore, esp. as a means of showing dissatisfaction, dislike, or contempt. [1/3 definitions] |
| unrest |
a state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, or turmoil, esp. social or political. |
| vigilance committee |
a group of citizens that illegally assumes authority to punish crime because of dissatisfaction with or absence of the usual law-enforcement agencies. |
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