dissatisfaction

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

|Updated on: 13 Jul 2018

Examples: dissatisfaction in a Sentence

Definition of dissatisfaction

: 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

Recent Examples of dissatisfaction from the Web

Waning pride But the passion faded due to poor results and general dissatisfaction with the influence of Zdravko Mamic, Dinamo Zagreb's former chief and the man considered the real power broker of Croatian football.

— lajla veselica and nicolas gaudichet, chicagotribune.com, "Croatia's World Cup quarterfinals run revives national pride," 5 July 2018
Downing left the band in 2011, subsequently citing a breakdown in relationships between members and dissatisfaction with the group's live performances.

— richard smirke, Billboard, "Rights to 130 Judas Priest Tracks Up For Sale After Guitarist's Golf Dream Turns Into Nightmare," 17 May 2018
More than 40 House Republicans are leaving the chamber to retire or seek other offices, including a number who have voiced concern about the 2018 elections and intense dissatisfaction with the state of Washington under Trump.

— jonathan martin and nicholas fandos, BostonGlobe.com, "Paul Ryan won’t seek reelection, signaling that GOP majority in House is in peril," 11 Apr. 2018
And despite Zuckerberg’s calm and clear answers, after the hearing, senators from both parties expressed disappointment and dissatisfaction with the CEO’s answers.

— aaron pressman, Fortune, "Make No Mistake, Mark Zuckerberg's Appearance Fanned the Flames for More Privacy Rules," 11 Apr. 2018
Meanwhile, Democrats are hoping that suburban dissatisfaction with Trump will hand them the 2nd and 3rd districts in the Twin Cities area.

— NBC News, "Trump defends immigration decision at Minnesota rally," 21 June 2018
Bodine's dissatisfaction with the reporting of credit score seems to be common.

— myah ward, charlotteobserver, "NC man says Experian refused for five years to fix a credit error. Now he's suing.," 20 June 2018
And dissatisfaction with the president remains a potent force: 28 percent of Democrats in the poll said that their midterm vote was more important than a presidential election vote, while only 14 percent of Republicans agreed.

— benjamin hart, Daily Intelligencer, "Another Poll Shows Close Race for House Control," 3 June 2018
The Phillies’ dissatisfaction with their rotation in its current form has been something of an open secret all offseason.

— david murphy, Philly.com, "Is the wild MLB offseason hampering the Phillies' quest to add pitching? | David Murphy," 11 Feb. 2018

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