dissatisfaction
Use Dissatisfaction in a sentence
sæt noun
1.
the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
2.
a particular cause or feeling of displeasure or disappointment: many dissatisfactions with the plan.
Related forms
pre·dis·sat·is·fac·tion, noun
self-dis·sat·is·fac·tion, noun
Synonyms
1. disappointment, disapproval, uneasiness. 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.
1. disappointment, disapproval, uneasiness. 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.
Antonyms
satisfaction.
satisfaction.
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| the state of being unsatisfied or disappointed | |
| dissatis'factory | |
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Example sentences
But other confederacies would spring up, from time to time, as dissatisfaction and discontent were disseminated over the country.
The push for the all-mighty external grant dollar is the ultimate source of this dissatisfaction and low morale.
Because they stand out against a backdrop of listless dissatisfaction.
Dissatisfaction is the common coin, but no one has given up.
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