dissatisfaction

noun

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

: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent

Synonyms of dissatisfaction

• 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

There is already a feeling among many supporters that the time spent poring over marginal decisions — all those interminable stoppages for calls that are going to cause dissatisfaction, whatever the outcome — is far too much. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

At the same time, dissatisfaction has increased to a high of 67%. — Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Their faces twist with dissatisfaction, and their eyes are glossy with hope for emotional freedom. — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

At that stage, rebuilding trust becomes significantly more challenging than preventing dissatisfaction in the first place. — Salman Shahid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1617, 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