dissatisfaction

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

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noun

the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
a particular cause or feeling of displeasure or disappointment: many dissatisfactions with the plan.

Origin of dissatisfaction

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

Related formspre·dis·sat·is·fac·tion, nounself-dis·sat·is·fac·tion, noun

Synonyms

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1. disappointment, disapproval, uneasiness.

Synonym study

1. 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.

Antonyms

satisfaction.

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Examples from the Web for dissatisfaction

Contemporary Examples

Dempsey has twice made public statements that seemed to reveal his dissatisfaction with the White House policy.
Military Hates White House ‘Micromanagement’ of ISIS War
Josh Rogin, Eli Lake
October 31, 2014
The dissatisfaction likely does not result from promiscuity, but from a lack of understanding of intimacy.
Bobby Womack’s Sexual Democracy: The Late Soul Legend Preached Mutual Pleasure
David Masciotra
June 29, 2014
But illness and dissatisfaction with how many visitors came to the area forced her to abandon the position after five years.
Swiss Town: Have Cave, Want (Social and Outgoing) Hermit
Nina Strochlic
May 9, 2014
Not surprisingly then, Asian-American dissatisfaction with affirmative action has grown over time.
Asians vs. Affirmative Action
Lloyd Green
March 31, 2014
Haley: Your dissatisfaction with the Civil Rights Act reflects that of most other Negro spokesmen.
Alex Haley’s 1965 Playboy Interview with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Alex Haley
January 19, 2014

Historical Examples

Mr. Disraeli offered a resolution of dissatisfaction in the House of Commons.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
A vague unrest and dissatisfaction with her Christian experience were growing on her.
Ester Ried Yet Speaking
Isabella Alden
Roland, however, thought he was, and his dissatisfaction was becoming unbearable.
The Channings
Mrs. Henry Wood
The cure for dissatisfaction was to recognize one's balance of good.
Southern Lights and Shadows
Various
Neither Laura nor her husband will have any reason for dissatisfaction.
Henry Dunbar
M. E. Braddon

British Dictionary definitions for dissatisfaction