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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But a 2-2 draw did little to quell the dissatisfaction among the travelling support, who again called for the former Brentford boss to be sacked.
From Barron's
Delays and industry dissatisfaction regarding the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act led to the postponement of a Senate Banking Committee hearing.
From Barron's
Delays and industry dissatisfaction regarding the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act led to the postponement of a Senate Banking Committee hearing.
From Barron's
The sharp falls were tied to concerns over delays of the much-anticipated Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, as well as increasing dissatisfaction within the crypto industry regarding the latest draft of the bill.
From Barron's
This dissatisfaction cut across racial lines: white, Black, Asian and Hispanic young men all leaned toward feeling worse off.
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