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dissatisfaction

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


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MPs launched an inquiry into student loans in England in March amid "widespread dissatisfaction" over repayment terms.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Defections typically are preceded by customer dissatisfaction and complaints, along with concentration at key hubs and a lack of substitutes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

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

Throughout the year, several high-profile OpenAI commitments have sputtered, thanks to the company’s newfound frugality as well as an increasing sense of dissatisfaction from its business pals.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Perhaps because of confusion with discomfort and dismay, it is widely used to indicate uneasiness or vague dissatisfaction.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner