dissatisfaction
noun
dis·sat·is·fac·tion
(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent
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Examples of dissatisfaction in a Sentence
There was widespread dissatisfaction with the President and his administration.
a vague dissatisfaction with the state of their marriage, which seemed a little stale
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Joey Logano's third championship win in the NASCAR Cup Series brought a wave of dissatisfaction from fans regarding the playoff format's fairness.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
However, a global survey among 12,000 retail employees working for 12 luxury brands found widespread luxury retail employee dissatisfaction.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
His comments are reflective of an emerging understanding that ascribes the party’s shortcomings to voters’ dissatisfaction with pocketbook issues and the perception among the electorate that Democratic priorities were misplaced.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
Other reasons for dissatisfaction were employees finding changes in customers’ expectations since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; employers and new employees not aligning with expectations; and lack of confidence leaders have in their performance management systems.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
However, a global survey among 12,000 retail employees working for 12 luxury brands found widespread luxury retail employee dissatisfaction.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
His comments are reflective of an emerging understanding that ascribes the party’s shortcomings to voters’ dissatisfaction with pocketbook issues and the perception among the electorate that Democratic priorities were misplaced.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
Other reasons for dissatisfaction were employees finding changes in customers’ expectations since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; employers and new employees not aligning with expectations; and lack of confidence leaders have in their performance management systems.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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dissatisfaction
noun
dis·sat·is·fac·tion
(ˌ)dis-ˌ(s)at-əs-ˈfak-shən
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied
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