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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And some relate to how the brain is functioning day to day, such as difficulty concentrating or a sense of dissatisfaction with how tasks are carried out.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The dissatisfaction has risen as corporations abandon their commitments to environmental, social and governance issues, vilified on the right as ESG and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Soon after that initial protest, dissatisfaction spread and the country entered a long downward spiral.
—Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, one of two dissenting voices at this week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting, has expressed dissatisfaction with keeping lending policy unchanged, saying weakness in the labor market requires more rate cuts.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The dissatisfaction has risen as corporations abandon their commitments to environmental, social and governance issues, vilified on the right as ESG and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Soon after that initial protest, dissatisfaction spread and the country entered a long downward spiral.
—Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, one of two dissenting voices at this week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting, has expressed dissatisfaction with keeping lending policy unchanged, saying weakness in the labor market requires more rate cuts.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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