dissatisfaction
noun
dis·sat·is·fac·tion
(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent
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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
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Overall, 70% believe Biden should withdraw and 57% believe Trump should — figures that show ongoing dissatisfaction with both choices.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Up to 84 percent of women experience dissatisfaction with their body, which is a risk factor for an eating disorder.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 July 2024
However, studies have shown that noise is the leading source of residential dissatisfaction (ranked higher than crime and poor housing).
—David Vaina, Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s former boss is addressing dissatisfaction with its portion sizes, which some have claimed veer toward the smaller side.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 26 June 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 July 2024
Up to 84 percent of women experience dissatisfaction with their body, which is a risk factor for an eating disorder.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 July 2024
However, studies have shown that noise is the leading source of residential dissatisfaction (ranked higher than crime and poor housing).
—David Vaina, Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s former boss is addressing dissatisfaction with its portion sizes, which some have claimed veer toward the smaller side.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 26 June 2024
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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