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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But one of the sisters in particular has since expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the matter.
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Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
What began as dissatisfaction over a downtrending economy among Tehran-area store owners blossomed into a full-fledged protest movement across Iran this week, with Iranians taking to the streets to decry the broader state of their nation.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
The protests, driven by dissatisfaction at Iran's economic stagnation and galloping hyperinflation, began Sunday in Tehran's largest mobile phone market, where shopkeepers shuttered their businesses.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Some Super Home Warranty customers report dissatisfaction with their technician, while most others report a successful claim and seamless repair.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
What began as dissatisfaction over a downtrending economy among Tehran-area store owners blossomed into a full-fledged protest movement across Iran this week, with Iranians taking to the streets to decry the broader state of their nation.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
The protests, driven by dissatisfaction at Iran's economic stagnation and galloping hyperinflation, began Sunday in Tehran's largest mobile phone market, where shopkeepers shuttered their businesses.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Some Super Home Warranty customers report dissatisfaction with their technician, while most others report a successful claim and seamless repair.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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 11 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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