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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 false notions which prompt this dissatisfaction, according to Grant, are ideas like “stocks are going to the moon” or “war can be waged on the cheap” or “there’s no such thing as inflation.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

By early 2026, large majorities of Americans believed the government was withholding key information about Epstein and his alleged accomplices, and dissatisfaction with the pace and transparency of disclosures was overwhelming.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Frustrated career aspirations and economic dissatisfaction are common among college graduates, perhaps unusually so today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

CEO Joe Scalzo expressed dissatisfaction with performance, prompting immediate actions as the stock dropped.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

But shortly afterward, she expressed her dissatisfaction about the way the home was being conducted.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry

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