1 dissatisfaction | Definition of dissatisfaction

dissatisfaction

noun
dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion | \ (ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən How to pronounce dissatisfaction (audio) \

Definition of dissatisfaction

: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of dissatisfaction in a Sentence

There was widespread dissatisfaction with the President and his administration. a vague dissatisfaction with the state of their marriage, which seemed a little stale

Recent Examples on the Web

The result is widespread dissatisfaction and a belief that some communities are being favored over others. Zoe Cormack, Quartz Africa, "Kenya’s huge wind power project might be great for the environment but not for local communities," 3 Sep. 2019 As for Dow Jones, the publisher obtained a $3.4 million settlement, but the amicus brief reveals more details about what happened and its dissatisfaction with the result. Eriq Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, "Wall Street Journal Publisher Tells Supreme Court of Being Victimized by California," 14 Aug. 2019

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dissatisfaction.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

See More

First Known Use of dissatisfaction

circa 1610, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for dissatisfaction

dissatisfaction

noun

English Language Learners Definition of dissatisfaction

: a feeling of unhappiness or disapproval

dissatisfaction

noun
dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion | \ di-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən How to pronounce dissatisfaction (audio) \

Kids Definition of dissatisfaction

: a feeling of unhappiness or disapproval

Keep scrolling for more

×

You're never
too cool to learn something new.

Sign up for our Word of the Day
daily newsletter!