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

Mecklenburg voters took out their frustrations on a pair of legislators in Tuesday’s primaries — dissatisfaction political experts say likely extended beyond the incumbents themselves. —Mary Ramsey updated March 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026

After winning the 2018 World Series as manager of the Boston Red Sox, Alex Cora skipped the White House visit in 2019 to prioritize Puerto Rico, citing dissatisfaction with the federal government’s response to Hurricane Maria’s devastation. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026

Popular dissatisfaction does not automatically translate into revolution. —Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026

This dissatisfaction was set against the context everyone knew Farke would delay changes. —Beren Cross, New York Times, 4 Mar. 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