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

Exit polls showed nearly nine out of 10 voters considered the cost of living as a big factor in their vote, while the majority of voters expressed dissatisfaction with the direction of the country. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

There's widespread dissatisfaction with the cost of health care across the political spectrum. — Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Does all this dissatisfaction translate to satisfaction with the party out of power? — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Political analysts say Raman’s performance may reflect not only a generational divide among voters but also broader dissatisfaction with City Hall that cuts across age groups. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 Nov. 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