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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Some negative reviews focus on communication delays, confusion about the scope of services or dissatisfaction with fees relative to results.
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Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day has a way of turning mild dissatisfaction into a five-alarm emotional fire.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
And some relate to how the brain is functioning day to day, such as difficulty concentrating or a sense of dissatisfaction with how tasks are carried out.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Broadening voter dissatisfaction with the president was already endangering Republican control of the House.
—David M. Drucker, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day has a way of turning mild dissatisfaction into a five-alarm emotional fire.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
And some relate to how the brain is functioning day to day, such as difficulty concentrating or a sense of dissatisfaction with how tasks are carried out.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Broadening voter dissatisfaction with the president was already endangering Republican control of the House.
—David M. Drucker, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 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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