dissatisfaction

[dis-sat-is-fak-shuhn, dis-sat-]

noun

1. the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.

   Synonyms: uneasiness, disapproval, disappointment

2. a particular cause or feeling of displeasure or disappointment.

   many dissatisfactions with the plan.

dissatisfaction

/ dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən /

noun

1. the state of being unsatisfied or disappointed

Other Word Forms

• predissatisfaction noun
• self-dissatisfaction noun
• dissatisfactory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dissatisfaction¹

First recorded in 1630–40; dis- ¹ + satisfaction

Synonym Study

Dissatisfaction, discontent, displeasure imply a sense of dislike for, or unhappiness in, one's surroundings. Dissatisfaction results from contemplating what falls short of one's wishes or expectations: dissatisfaction with the results of an afternoon's work. Discontent is a sense of lack and a general feeling of uneasy dislike for the conditions of one's life: feeling a continual vague discontent. Displeasure suggests a certain amount of anger as well as dissatisfaction: displeasure at being kept waiting.

Example Sentences

He says professionals in the industry are increasingly being asked "to do more with less" which only increases stress and job dissatisfaction.

From BBC

But they are not shy in letting their dissatisfaction be known if things start to go wrong, and already incredibly rich golfers on another financial make could become fair game.

From BBC

Couples are kept from each other until they establish an engagement, which pays off with unexpected facial reactions that express emotions including great dissatisfaction, confusion or a sigh of relief.

From Los Angeles Times

Suspected killings were also documented "simply because some people protested or expressed their dissatisfaction with the conditions of the voyage", the statement said.

From BBC

"We live in a country where young people are ignored by those in power. Protests are the only way to show dissatisfaction with the precarious conditions we face," she said.

From BBC

Related Words

• annoyance 
• anxiety 
• boredom 
• complaint 
• disappointment 
• disapproval 
• discomfort 
• discontent 
• dismay 
• displeasure 
• disquiet 
• distaste 
• exasperation 
• frustration 
• irritation 
• regret 
• resentment 
• uneasiness www.thesaurus.com
• unhappiness www.thesaurus.com
• weariness