dissatisfaction
noun
dis·sat·is·fac·tion
(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent
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
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However, it is widely speculated that it was motivated by dissatisfaction with the government named on Sunday.
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Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Dodge had already poured out her heart in letters to Stein, expressing her dissatisfaction with her husband and her passion for her son’s handsome young tutor.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
However, it is widely speculated that it was motivated by dissatisfaction with the government named on Sunday.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
In May 2025, a poll by The Highland Project and brilliant corners found that 88% of Black women reported dissatisfaction with the current direction of the country—and three months later, this sentiment is holding steady.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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dissatisfaction
noun
dis·sat·is·fac·tion
(ˌ)dis-ˌ(s)at-əs-ˈfak-shən
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied
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