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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United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew won his reelection bid Saturday, edging out two rival candidates who challenged the longtime incumbent over his handling of retiree healthcare and dissatisfaction with the status quo.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
But now multiple families of girls who have already been displaced by a trans athlete at previous meets have spoken out against the federation, expressing dissatisfaction with the changes.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Elon Musk has responded to a Donald Trump voter who has recently expressed dissatisfaction with the direction of the Republican Party and has gone viral several times for his critiques of the GOP.
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The reality is an increase in customer dissatisfaction.
—Joseph Ansanelli, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
But now multiple families of girls who have already been displaced by a trans athlete at previous meets have spoken out against the federation, expressing dissatisfaction with the changes.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Elon Musk has responded to a Donald Trump voter who has recently expressed dissatisfaction with the direction of the Republican Party and has gone viral several times for his critiques of the GOP.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The reality is an increase in customer dissatisfaction.
—Joseph Ansanelli, Forbes.com, 27 May 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 5 Jun. 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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