dissatisfaction

noun

dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion (ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 

: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent

Synonyms

• 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

But while Lamar has mostly used his art to express his sentiments, Bad Bunny has been more overt about his dissatisfaction with the current administration. —Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025

This type of infidelity can stem from dissatisfaction in the relationship or a desire for something different. —Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025

According to Lucas Walsh, professor of youth politics at Monash University, economic insecurity is a central factor in growing dissatisfaction with democracy among the youngest voters. —Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

In Kansas City’s Week 2 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, FOX captured Kelce slamming down his helmet in a fit of dissatisfaction. —Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1610, 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