dissatisfaction
noun
dis·sat·is·fac·tion
(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 
: 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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USA Today,
5 July 2026
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The mass demonstrations delayed AfD's vote, prompting Chrupalla to criticize the method in which agitators expressed their dissatisfaction.
—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Flick himself voiced dissatisfaction with the injury rate, prompting the need for a new approach.
—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Nostalgia is usually a kind of dissatisfaction with the present or a backlash against excessive change.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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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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