dissatisfaction

noun

dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion (ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 

: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent

Synonyms of dissatisfaction

• discontent
• displeasure

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 on the Web

Housing costs continue to top concerns, while the cost of utilities, groceries, and taxes add to dissatisfaction. —Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

Public sentiment toward recovery efforts was largely negative, with 56% of residents expressing dissatisfaction with local government response and rebuilding efforts. —City News Service, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026

Business élites started to signal dissatisfaction with Orbán. —Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026

The election unfolded against a backdrop of deep public dissatisfaction with political institutions. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1617, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dissatisfaction

• self-dissatisfaction

Rhymes for dissatisfaction

• overreaction
• abstraction
• attraction
• compaction
• contraction
• detraction
• diffraction
• distraction
• exaction
• extraction
• impaction
• inaction

Kids Definition

dissatisfaction

noun

dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion (ˌ)dis-ˌ(s)at-əs-ˈfak-shən 

: the quality or state of being dissatisfied