crestfallenness

noun

as in discontent

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crestfallenness
  1. discontent
  2. displeasure
  3. dissatisfaction
  4. disappointment
  5. discontentment
  6. dismay
Noun
  • More than 400 schools were shut in the aftermath of the rallies, which saw thousands of students mobilize to voice their discontent with run-down school buildings, long days and teacher shortages.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the second, presence comes with its own burdens, its own discontents.
    — David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of discontent
Noun
  • Grimes isn't the only parent of a child with Musk who has expressed displeasure in their interactions.
    — Kahina Sekkaï, Vanity Fair, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Republican president took to social media Sunday to express his displeasure with the decision.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of displeasure
Noun
  • While voters expressed deep dissatisfaction with Republicans, the survey indicates that voters have relatively little confidence Democrats have their problems in mind.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Trump retains enormous influence among the Republican voters who powered his ascent, even as dissatisfaction with his leadership threatens candidates who must appeal beyond his most committed supporters.
    — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dissatisfaction
Noun
  • Chastain voiced her disappointment with the decision at the time in a statement shared on social media.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Retiring from the national team seemed to be an option after that World Cup disappointment, but Ronaldo said he was urged to continue by the Portuguese soccer federation president – something which now looks incredibly ill-advised.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of disappointment
Noun
  • Mbappe almost became the poster boy for general discontentment as Madrid’s season slipped away following the sacking of Xabi Alonso in January.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • However, with the LLC and Fictitious Business Name registrations lapsed, the Ziyadehs had little recourse other than to voice their discontentment.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
Definition of discontentment
Noun
  • And to my family’s dismay, more good books are being published every week.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Just like that, months of dismay — and his 0-for-3 start to the afternoon — were forgotten.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismay
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“Crestfallenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crestfallenness. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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