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dissatisfaction

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

noun

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

    Synonyms:
    uneasiness, disapproval, disappointment

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

    many dissatisfactions with the plan.
dissatisfaction British  
/ dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən /

noun

  1. the state of being unsatisfied or disappointed

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Related Words

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.

Other Word Forms

  • dissatisfactory adjective
  • predissatisfaction noun
  • self-dissatisfaction noun

Etymology

Origin of dissatisfaction

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

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