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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Despite the high level of dissatisfaction with a broad range of Donald Trump's policies, unfortunately, independents are not yet prepared to abandon their support for him.
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Tom Rogers and Susan Del Percio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
And a healthy dose of dissatisfaction about the tough economic times facing many Californians.
—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
The Chelsea hierarchy had sent out a pretty strong indication of their general dissatisfaction with how things had gone in the matchday programme that day.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 17 May 2025
As a result of the public’s dissatisfaction, there’s beginning to be some daylight between the president and his supporters the longer the discussion around tariffs plays out and as the markets respond to the tumult surrounding the issue.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 10 May 2025
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Tom Rogers and Susan Del Percio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
And a healthy dose of dissatisfaction about the tough economic times facing many Californians.
—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
The Chelsea hierarchy had sent out a pretty strong indication of their general dissatisfaction with how things had gone in the matchday programme that day.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 17 May 2025
As a result of the public’s dissatisfaction, there’s beginning to be some daylight between the president and his supporters the longer the discussion around tariffs plays out and as the markets respond to the tumult surrounding the issue.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 10 May 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 28 May. 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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