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

My bodily dissatisfaction wasn’t just about appearances. —Mary Gaitskill, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026

In recent years, Russia has capitalized on the growing dissatisfaction with France, the former colonial power in the region, and escalating attacks from armed groups. —ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026

Since first getting elected, though, Trump has routinely abstained from the WHCD — becoming the first sitting president to skip the event in more than 30 years in 2017 — and expressed dissatisfaction with its choice of comedians to poke fun at him and his administration. —Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026

But dissatisfaction with the current model is growing. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 22 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