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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Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Many professionals mistake stagnation for burnout or job dissatisfaction.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Brown has sometimes publicly and sometimes via cryptic social media posts expressed dissatisfaction with his role on the team and even with quarterback Jalen Hurts.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The unprecedented destruction of the January firestorm, combined with the growing criticism of City Hall’s response, had combined with perennial dissatisfaction about affordability, homelessness and related issues.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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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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