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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The labor disruption was fueled by multiple factors including burnout, health concerns, caregiving responsibilities, dissatisfaction with workplace culture, increased remote work opportunities, and widespread reevaluation of personal priorities.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Boone, meanwhile, hung his head in dissatisfaction on the steps of the Yankees’ dugout.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
But in a close election every vote counts, and lingering dissatisfaction could undermine Republicans’ ability to mobilize key swing voters.
—Tatishe Nteta, Fortune, 16 May 2026
But in a close election every vote counts, and lingering dissatisfaction could undermine Republicans’ ability to mobilize key swing voters.
—Adam Eichen, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
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Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Boone, meanwhile, hung his head in dissatisfaction on the steps of the Yankees’ dugout.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
But in a close election every vote counts, and lingering dissatisfaction could undermine Republicans’ ability to mobilize key swing voters.
—Tatishe Nteta, Fortune, 16 May 2026
But in a close election every vote counts, and lingering dissatisfaction could undermine Republicans’ ability to mobilize key swing voters.
—Adam Eichen, The Conversation, 14 May 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 20 May. 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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