dissatisfaction

[dis-sat-is-fak-shuhn, dis-sat-] / ˌdɪs sæt ɪsˈfæk ʃən, dɪsˌsæt- /

NOUN

discontent, unhappiness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance anxiety boredom complaint disappointment disapproval discomfort discontent dismay displeasure disquiet distaste exasperation frustration irritation regret resentment uneasiness unhappiness weariness worry

STRONG

aversion chagrin desolation discouragement disfavor disgruntlement disinclination dislike distress ennui envy fretfulness heartburn hopelessness indisposition lamentation malcontent oppression querulousness trouble

WEAK

disliking disrelish malcontentment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approval assurance calm calmness comfort composure contentedness delight ease encouragement happiness love peace pleasure sanction satisfaction

STRONG

advantage cheer enthusiasm incentive joy kindness liking

WEAK

contentment

Example Sentences

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The president’s rapport with Latinos reflects a deep dissatisfaction with economic conditions, according to Mike Madrid, a veteran California Republican political consultant and expert on Latino voting trends.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

While public dissatisfaction is evident among many groups surveyed, the decline in support for the president has been most pronounced among Latino voters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Unfortunately for Jalibert, news of his dissatisfaction reached head coach Fabien Galthie.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Bush oversaw the collapse of the Soviet Union and won the Gulf War but lost reelection to Bill Clinton, whose campaign emphasized Americans’ dissatisfaction with the national economy.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

Whether this was due to some dissatisfaction with her life at the time, I do not know.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

dissatisfaction

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