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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These discussions may seem minor, but mismatches in energy and intent can lead to dissatisfaction.
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Leaders including Hakeem Jeffries, Nancy Pelosi, and James Clyburn were said to privately express dissatisfaction with how Schumer handled the negotiations.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
On the 24th local time, U.S. President Trump stated that both Israel and Iran had violated the ceasefire agreement and expressed dissatisfaction with both sides.
—CNBC, 25 June 2025
Discourse began on social media about the couple, with commentary videos and recaps on TikTok, posts on threads, and replies in the comment sections, regarding the dissatisfaction of many viewers with the pairing.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Leaders including Hakeem Jeffries, Nancy Pelosi, and James Clyburn were said to privately express dissatisfaction with how Schumer handled the negotiations.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
On the 24th local time, U.S. President Trump stated that both Israel and Iran had violated the ceasefire agreement and expressed dissatisfaction with both sides.
—CNBC, 25 June 2025
Discourse began on social media about the couple, with commentary videos and recaps on TikTok, posts on threads, and replies in the comment sections, regarding the dissatisfaction of many viewers with the pairing.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
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 10 Jul. 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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