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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Focus group participants frequently cited distrust in mainstream media and dissatisfaction with the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic as key drivers of declining confidence.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The level of dissatisfaction with the regime and the state of affairs is at an all-time high.
—Big Think, 25 Nov. 2025
Boise staff explored dual-use courts where people could play tennis and pickleball, but high demand led to dissatisfaction.
—Idaho Statesman, 25 Nov. 2025
Takaichi succeeded former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who was virtually ousted by his rivals in the ruling party after losing major elections due to voter dissatisfaction over his minority government's slow response to soaring prices and lagging wages.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Nov. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The level of dissatisfaction with the regime and the state of affairs is at an all-time high.
—Big Think, 25 Nov. 2025
Boise staff explored dual-use courts where people could play tennis and pickleball, but high demand led to dissatisfaction.
—Idaho Statesman, 25 Nov. 2025
Takaichi succeeded former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who was virtually ousted by his rivals in the ruling party after losing major elections due to voter dissatisfaction over his minority government's slow response to soaring prices and lagging wages.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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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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