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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Written and recorded in the tumultuous post–Keith Moon period of The Who, the album became a deeply personal LP for Townshend, and The Who’s lead singer Roger Daltrey would later express dissatisfaction that some of the tracks were not considered for the band.
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Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Alberta, home to Canada's oil sands and a longstanding grievance over energy policies, has frequently expressed dissatisfaction with the federal government, especially over issues like carbon taxes, pipeline regulations and equalization payments.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The fact that everyone was on the same page gave meaning to our presence, to know that Americans can peacefully display dissatisfaction about what’s happening in Washington and demand change.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
The organization also experienced several high-profile departures, with some former leaders expressing dissatisfaction over its direction and priorities.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Alberta, home to Canada's oil sands and a longstanding grievance over energy policies, has frequently expressed dissatisfaction with the federal government, especially over issues like carbon taxes, pipeline regulations and equalization payments.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The fact that everyone was on the same page gave meaning to our presence, to know that Americans can peacefully display dissatisfaction about what’s happening in Washington and demand change.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
The organization also experienced several high-profile departures, with some former leaders expressing dissatisfaction over its direction and priorities.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 5 Apr. 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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