dissatisfaction

noun

dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion (ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 

: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent

Synonyms of dissatisfaction

• discontent
• displeasure

Examples of dissatisfaction in a Sentence

There was widespread dissatisfaction with the President and his administration.

a vague dissatisfaction with the state of their marriage, which seemed a little stale

Recent Examples on the Web

About 75% of persistent pain sufferers reported dissatisfaction with their current relief options, according to Kenvue's March 2026 survey of more than 6,200 people. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 July 2026

The Flamingo Revolution reflects dissatisfaction with Albania’s democratic institutions 35 years after the fall of Communism. — Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

The debate also reflects broader dissatisfaction with FIFA’s recent pattern of expansion. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Trump’s approval rating stands at 37% amid dissatisfaction of his handling of the Iran conflict and its effect on the economy, a new Washington Post-Ipsos poll found. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1617, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dissatisfaction

• self-dissatisfaction

Rhymes for dissatisfaction

• overreaction
• abstraction
• attraction
• compaction
• contraction
• detraction
• diffraction
• distraction
• exaction
• extraction
• impaction
• inaction

Kids Definition

dissatisfaction

noun

dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion (ˌ)dis-ˌ(s)at-əs-ˈfak-shən 

: the quality or state of being dissatisfied