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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Over 40 percent of Republicans cited positive terms related to their party, with 19 percent expressing dissatisfaction.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Some nurses at Palomar Health in North County are expressing their dissatisfaction with a recent executive decision to delay incentive payments that were due on July 4 due to ongoing financial difficulties at the public health care district with hospitals in Escondido and Poway.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Speaking up about such conditions suggests dissatisfaction with one’s pursuit of passion, which may have led students to worry that speaking up could be interpreted as walking away from their current passion.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
Frustrations with outdated technology can lead to employee dissatisfaction, increasing burnout and turnover.
—Mark Holzberg, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Some nurses at Palomar Health in North County are expressing their dissatisfaction with a recent executive decision to delay incentive payments that were due on July 4 due to ongoing financial difficulties at the public health care district with hospitals in Escondido and Poway.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Speaking up about such conditions suggests dissatisfaction with one’s pursuit of passion, which may have led students to worry that speaking up could be interpreted as walking away from their current passion.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
Frustrations with outdated technology can lead to employee dissatisfaction, increasing burnout and turnover.
—Mark Holzberg, Forbes.com, 31 July 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 21 Aug. 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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