dissatisfaction

noun

dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion (ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən How to pronounce dissatisfaction (audio)
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent

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. 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 See all Example Sentences for dissatisfaction 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1610, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dissatisfaction was circa 1610

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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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dissatisfaction

noun
dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion (ˌ)dis-ˌ(s)at-əs-ˈfak-shən How to pronounce dissatisfaction (audio)
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied

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