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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 of dissatisfaction from the Web
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The dissatisfaction has driven Washingtonians to join the resistance to the president’s policies at a rate far higher than in other parts of the country.
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National and state politics, as well as dissatisfaction with the status quo, may have fueled their desire to be more involved, Howerton said.
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Madame’s growing allegiance to him in the world before the play that spawns the maids’ growing dissatisfaction with her as the play begins.
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For months, Hill had tried to drown the dissatisfaction with his life in alcohol.
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The mounting dissatisfaction leaves the White House and Senate Republican leaders in a difficult position.
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Ryan fell well short but garnered dozens of votes, enough to underscore dissatisfaction with Pelosi and with her aging leadership team that has left promising young Democrats with few places to rise.
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After budget cuts introduced in 2016 stoked public dissatisfaction, King Salman reversed some of the cuts in April, reintroducing bonuses and allowances for public employees.
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Before even the ’Aints era, when the fans would put paper bags over their heads to signify their dissatisfaction yet would still show up religiously.
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First Known Use of dissatisfaction
circa 1610
DISSATISFACTION Defined for English Language Learners
dissatisfaction
playDefinition of dissatisfaction for English Language Learners
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: a feeling of unhappiness or disapproval
DISSATISFACTION Defined for Kids
dissatisfaction
playDefinition of dissatisfaction for Students
: a feeling of unhappiness or disapproval
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