Synonyms of dissatisfaction

dissatisfaction

noun

(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 

1

as in discontent

the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation

a vague dissatisfaction with the state of their marriage, which seemed a little stale

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discontent
• displeasure
• resentment
• discontentment
• sadness
• bitterness
• discontentedness
• disgruntlement
• unhappiness
• uneasiness
• sorrow
• perturbation
• dejection
• disquiet
• misery
• depression
• blues
• dreariness
• aggrievement
• dumps
• wretchedness
• despondency
• downheartedness
• disconsolateness
• doldrums
• desolateness
• desolation
• dolor
• dolefulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfaction
• contentment
• pleasure
• joy
• happiness
• bliss
• contentedness
• gladness
• felicity
• triumph
• exultation
• jubilation
• lightheartedness
• elatedness

2

as in disappointment

the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met

she felt keen dissatisfaction at the hurried job the house painters had done

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disappointment
• frustration
• dismay
• sadness
• discontent
• displeasure
• sorrow
• letdown
• discontentment
• disillusionment
• unhappiness
• disenchantment
• distress
• disgruntlement
• melancholy
• dejection
• oppression
• discontentedness
• joylessness
• gloominess
• discomfiture
• chagrin
• gloom
• blues
• dreariness
• crestfallenness
• depression
• dumps
• despondency
• downheartedness
• dolor
• dejectedness
• disconsolateness
• doldrums
• desolateness
• desolation
• mopes
• dolefulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfaction
• content
• contentment
• gratification
• fulfillment
• contentedness
• joy
• happiness
• bliss
• gladness
• felicity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dissatisfaction

Trump retains enormous influence among the Republican voters who powered his ascent, even as dissatisfaction with his leadership threatens candidates who must appeal beyond his most committed supporters. — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

The consequences extend beyond our obvious feelings of dissatisfaction. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Officials have argued that betting losses have fueled public dissatisfaction with the economy, despite record-low unemployment and relatively subdued inflation in the country. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

The report also found that 32% of employees cite limited growth opportunities as a key source of dissatisfaction. — Priya Krishnan, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026