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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These figures reflect growing dissatisfaction, even among traditional supporters, such as women, young people, and low-income groups.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Several Tennessee lawmakers from both parties also voiced their dissatisfaction with the school threats law during the session, citing the harm done to children who did not pose real danger.
—Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 10 June 2025
Smith has expressed his dissatisfaction with both sides of the political aisle, criticizing how Democrats handled governing the country over the last four years, particularly with open borders, high spending, identity politics and cancel culture.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
While some surveys indicate modest approval, others reveal significant dissatisfaction—highlighting the ongoing polarization of public opinion on one of the administration's most critical issues.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Several Tennessee lawmakers from both parties also voiced their dissatisfaction with the school threats law during the session, citing the harm done to children who did not pose real danger.
—Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 10 June 2025
Smith has expressed his dissatisfaction with both sides of the political aisle, criticizing how Democrats handled governing the country over the last four years, particularly with open borders, high spending, identity politics and cancel culture.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
While some surveys indicate modest approval, others reveal significant dissatisfaction—highlighting the ongoing polarization of public opinion on one of the administration's most critical issues.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 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 18 Jun. 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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