dissatisfaction
Americannoun
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the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
- Synonyms:
- uneasiness, disapproval, disappointment
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a particular cause or feeling of displeasure or disappointment.
many dissatisfactions with the plan.
noun
Related Words
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.
Other Word Forms
- dissatisfactory adjective
- predissatisfaction noun
- self-dissatisfaction noun
Etymology
Origin of dissatisfaction
First recorded in 1630–40; dis- 1 + satisfaction
Example Sentences
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The president’s rapport with Latinos reflects a deep dissatisfaction with economic conditions, according to Mike Madrid, a veteran California Republican political consultant and expert on Latino voting trends.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
He said his dissatisfaction was not to do with Red Bull's lack of competitiveness at the start of the new season, which has seen the biggest regulation changes in F1's history.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Amid the tensions, Gulf leaders have also expressed growing dissatisfaction with Washington.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Bush oversaw the collapse of the Soviet Union and won the Gulf War but lost reelection to Bill Clinton, whose campaign emphasized Americans’ dissatisfaction with the national economy.
From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026
On Friday, July 18, ten thousand packinghouse workers expressed their dissatisfaction by walking off the job.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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