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dissatisfaction

[ dis-sat-is-fak-shuhn, dis-sat- ]

noun

  1. the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. a particular cause or feeling of displeasure or disappointment:

    many dissatisfactions with the plan.



dissatisfaction

/ ɪˌæɪˈæʃə /

noun

  1. the state of being unsatisfied or disappointed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ徱پˈڲٴǰ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • d·i·ڲtDz noun
  • -徱·i·ڲtDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dissatisfaction1

First recorded in 1630–40; dis- 1 + satisfaction
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Synonym Study

Dissatisfaction, discontent, displeasure imply a sense of dislike for, or unhappiness in, one's surroundings. Dissatisfaction results from contemplating what falls short of one's wishes or expectations: dissatisfaction with the results of an afternoon's work. Discontent is a sense of lack and a general feeling of uneasy dislike for the conditions of one's life: feeling a continual vague discontent. Displeasure suggests a certain amount of anger as well as dissatisfaction: displeasure at being kept waiting.
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Pundits and analysts keep saying that the huge drops in the stock market and the subsequent, ongoing volatility are a reflection of their deep dissatisfaction over Trump tariff policies.

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They also reported similar levels of dissatisfaction within their relationships.

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An unnamed friend of Iamaleava’s family told Front Office Sports that the dissatisfaction with the Volunteers centered on the need to bolster the offensive line and receiving corps, not a demand for additional compensation.

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Hasan, 45, is no stranger to the rising dissatisfaction around the state of the news media and the confusion over how we consume our news.

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Some are driven by burnout or dissatisfaction with their current role, while others feel the pull of a long-standing passion for a new industry or position.

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