dissatisfaction

noun

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

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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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The war in Iran has been a source of much of the right’s dissatisfaction with the president. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 23 June 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 There was a mixed reaction from the meeting as parents and community members packed the room to express their concerns and dissatisfaction with the decision. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction

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First Known Use

circa 1617, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dissatisfaction was circa 1617

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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 How to pronounce dissatisfaction (audio)
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied

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