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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Delays and industry dissatisfaction regarding the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act led to the postponement of a Senate Banking Committee hearing.

From Barron's

The sharp falls were tied to concerns over delays of the much-anticipated Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, as well as increasing dissatisfaction within the crypto industry regarding the latest draft of the bill.

From Barron's

This dissatisfaction cut across racial lines: white, Black, Asian and Hispanic young men all leaned toward feeling worse off.

From MarketWatch

“The big question is whether this would be enough to appease the Iranian citizenry, given the level of dissatisfaction, rioting and violence we are seeing on the ground at the moment,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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