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 protests were initially sparked by a student campaign to blockade schools over dissatisfaction with conditions in the French education system. — Jack Sommers, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026 The action snowballed into widespread expressions of dissatisfaction with the cost of living and job prospects. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026 Hamilton said Sunday that voters who backed him were responding not simply to Democratic politics but to dissatisfaction with Washington. — News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026 The electoral setback was stoked in part by voter dissatisfaction with the Iran war and elevated fuel prices, a byproduct of the regional conflict that’s affected nearly every sector of the global economy. — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
  1. discontent
  2. disappointment
  3. displeasure
  4. frustration
  5. dismay
Noun
  • Reuters/Ipsos data reinforces this discontent, showing only 19 percent of Americans—and 12 percent of independents—approve of his handling of rising prices.
    — Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
  • But given the widespread discontent and overwhelmingly negative feedback pouring towards the committee, there was some small sliver of hope that the week two poll might address some of the issues.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of discontent
Noun
  • But my disappointment has only brought the past more prominently to light.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The company is reemerging after a period of inactivity brought on by box office disappointments and mounting financial pressure.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of disappointment
Noun
  • Fans agreed and shared their displeasure at the lack of a quarterback sneak.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Steven Poole of the United Educators Association said teachers see the election as a chance to express displeasure with the intervention.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of displeasure
Noun
  • In light of the schedule challenges, defender Kayla Sharples felt obligated to speak about the frustrations of having women’s sports be pushed to the back burner in its greatest moments.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2026
  • These playful creative swings somewhat offset the frustration caused by glitched objectives, enemy AI that often goes off the rails, and performance issues that have often given me flashbacks to its predecessor's worst moments on PS4.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of frustration
Noun
  • Determined to challenge the restrictive rules, Ren sets out to bring dancing back to the community, much to the dismay of the town’s conservative leadership.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Conservative media figures including pundit Megyn Kelly and entrepreneur Elon Musk expressed dismay over the 51-year-old celebrity’s punishment.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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