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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His advice for standing out in a crowded market is to lead with scrutiny, examine competitors, study customer dissatisfaction, and dominate the space where others fall short.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
When one of these needs is undernourished, the brain generates dissatisfaction as a signal to recalibrate.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Overall, the survey found that renovating homeowners often cite dissatisfaction with the old kitchen’s style as their top motivator at 41 percent, followed by kitchen deterioration or dysfunction as a top motivator (38 percent).
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
That dissatisfaction has since moved beyond internal advocacy and into open political pressure.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 17 Jan. 2026
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
When one of these needs is undernourished, the brain generates dissatisfaction as a signal to recalibrate.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Overall, the survey found that renovating homeowners often cite dissatisfaction with the old kitchen’s style as their top motivator at 41 percent, followed by kitchen deterioration or dysfunction as a top motivator (38 percent).
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
That dissatisfaction has since moved beyond internal advocacy and into open political pressure.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 17 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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