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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Frustrations with outdated technology can lead to employee dissatisfaction, increasing burnout and turnover.
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Mark Holzberg, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
While the veteran expressed dissatisfaction with the Sacramento set up, and his road splits are much better, Severino isn’t missing bats at all this season.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Younger voters also continue to show deep dissatisfaction.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
The conversation, recorded and released by Hun Sen himself, prompted outrage in Thailand, where there was already widespread dissatisfaction with her handling of the border dispute.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 25 July 2025
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Mark Holzberg, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
While the veteran expressed dissatisfaction with the Sacramento set up, and his road splits are much better, Severino isn’t missing bats at all this season.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Younger voters also continue to show deep dissatisfaction.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
The conversation, recorded and released by Hun Sen himself, prompted outrage in Thailand, where there was already widespread dissatisfaction with her handling of the border dispute.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 25 July 2025
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 6 Aug. 2025.
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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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