as in discontent
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crestfallenness
Noun
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These Luddite protests merged with broader discontent about wartime economic depression and rising living costs that pushed many workers toward starvation.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025 -
President Trump is holding firm in his economic plans, even as stocks opened Monday morning at a loss and discontent grew over the weekend with his tariff agenda.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Starkey’s departure from the group comes after lead singer Roger Daltrey publicly expressed his displeasure with the drummer’s performance at their Royal Albert Hall gig on March 31.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The letter also states that the committee has obtained documents that show that Nature Conservancy donors and environmental advocates have expressed displeasure with the settlement.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump’s appeal to specific segments of the Latino community — particularly in Florida and parts of Texas — was driven by factors such as economic concerns, cultural conservatism, and dissatisfaction with the status quo.—
Jesse Mejia,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2025
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But while one partner might accept this as normal, the other may still crave excitement, leading to frustration or dissatisfaction.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The team achieved significant regular-season success, including 13-3 records in two of Gannon's four seasons there, but postseason disappointments remained a frustration.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Chief among the disappointments was the penalty shootout defeat by League Two Colchester United in 2019-20.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Leitch expressed his dismay at the lack of recognition for stunt performers during an interview with Entertainment Weekly last year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In France, dismay at Mr. Trump’s policies is widespread and the national mood is uneasy.—
Roger Cohen,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Crestfallenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crestfallenness. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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