dissatisfaction

noun

dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion (ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 

: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent

Synonyms

• discontent
• displeasure

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Please consider the broader impact of this particular symbol and treat it with respect and care, even in times of political dissatisfaction. —Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025

Following the cancellation, members of the Provo community expressed dissatisfaction through reviews but felt they still weren't heard. —Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025

Redstone, who also serves as the chair of the Paramount board, had also expressed dissatisfaction with CBS News’ coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. —Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025

Sharif was shaken by the drastic shift in his wife’s priorities, and her sudden dissatisfaction with their life. —Literary Hub, 30 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1610, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dissatisfaction

• self-dissatisfaction

Rhymes for dissatisfaction

• overreaction
• abstraction
• attraction
• compaction
• contraction
• detraction
• diffraction
• distraction
• exaction
• extraction
• impaction
• inaction

Kids Definition

dissatisfaction

noun

dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion (ˌ)dis-ˌ(s)at-əs-ˈfak-shən 

: the quality or state of being dissatisfied