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

The state-controlled media outlet said Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has faced "strong dissatisfaction among Chinese audiences" in the wake Takaichi's remarks.

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What’s Next: The administration is responding to consumer complaints about the high costs of staple items such as coffee and voter dissatisfaction with the economy.

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"There is a great deal of dissatisfaction, precisely because these trips serve no purpose whatsoever."

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The surge in Democratic support during an off-year election reflected the electorate’s dissatisfaction with the direction of the country, driven largely by economic anxieties and cost-of-living concerns, according to exit polls.

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“Vanity, vainglory, dissatisfaction with my work,” he told the court, “and love of an easy life led me to the criminal path.”

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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