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

Despite their dissatisfaction with the overall process, board members ultimately voted 3-2 to approve this year’s engineer’s reports, with Kinghorn and Director Stephen Ferry dissenting. — Haley Parsley august 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026

There also has been widespread dissatisfaction over how some insurers have handled January 2025 fire claims. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

This insidious method is a form of bullying, causing significant psychological harm and higher dissatisfaction than overt harassment. — Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Against that backdrop, the poll paints a picture of a population still grappling with profound grief while expressing overwhelming dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the crisis. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 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