dissatisfaction

noun

(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən How to pronounce dissatisfaction (audio)
Definition of dissatisfactionnext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of dissatisfaction The mass demonstrations delayed AfD's vote, prompting Chrupalla to criticize the method in which agitators expressed their dissatisfaction. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Flick himself voiced dissatisfaction with the injury rate, prompting the need for a new approach. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Nostalgia is usually a kind of dissatisfaction with the present or a backlash against excessive change. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 The obstacles in managing the loudness of ads are underscored when considering the dissatisfaction that remains among broadcast, cable, and satellite viewers. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
  1. discontent
  2. disappointment
  3. displeasure
  4. frustration
  5. dismay
Noun
  • South Africa’s history of violent anti-immigration riots stretches back to 2008, peaking again in 2015, 2019, and 2021, fueled by socioeconomic discontent.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
  • The shadow of the war will loom over the upcoming midterm elections in November – something Republicans have privately been worrying about for months amid growing voter discontent over the war.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of discontent
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  • Whether that’s a single-stock anomaly or a signal that the market has quietly repriced its tolerance for earnings disappointment across the sector is the question the rest of earnings season will start to answer.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Stranger still is the fact these non-native fish have developed a mysterious ability to vanish for months at a time in Lake Gaston – much to the disappointment of anglers.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Definition of disappointment
Noun
  • Just minutes after Trump’s decision to nix the signing ceremony, Thune sat for an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner and voiced some displeasure with the president’s decision, given the bipartisan nature of the bill.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • But with the rise of generative AI, some breweries around the world are starting to be vocal about their displeasure of its use in the beer industry.
    — Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of displeasure
Noun
  • Its passage signals that lawmakers recognize the frustration many Americans feel about the high cost of housing.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Over time, that leads to frustration, burnout, and in some cases, outstanding educators leaving the profession altogether.
    — Tiffany Thenor, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of frustration
Noun
  • Newton didn’t even attempt to jump on the second fumble, much to everyone’s dismay.
    — Scott Fowler July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • Although Belgium coach Rudi Garcia and the Belgian federation had expressed dismay at FIFA’s decision to suspend Balogun’s red card ban, Garcia said his team was neither distracted nor motivated by the controversy.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
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