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

There's widespread dissatisfaction with the cost of health care across the political spectrum. — Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Does all this dissatisfaction translate to satisfaction with the party out of power? — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Political analysts say Raman’s performance may reflect not only a generational divide among voters but also broader dissatisfaction with City Hall that cuts across age groups. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

In high-stakes categories like healthcare and finance, dissatisfaction opens the door. — Jeffrey I. Cole, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026