dissatisfaction
noun
dis·sat·is·fac·tion
(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent
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
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On Reddit’s r/Indiana, which represents a state that has seen nearly a $2 per gallon jump since the war began, more than 500 comments detail dissatisfaction of residents in the Hoosier state.
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Steve Kopack, NBC news, 1 May 2026
But some analysts have pointed out that Starlink could also pose a competitive threat to traditional ISPs, even in urban areas, thanks to its discounts and potential user dissatisfaction with other broadband offerings.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Voters in a 1986 retention election rejected Rose Bird, the chief justice of the California Supreme Court, and two liberal colleagues, over dissatisfaction with decisions overturning numerous death penalty sentences.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
November’s midterm elections are shaping up to be an intense battle for control of the House and Senate, amplified by partisan gridlock, Republicans’ narrow majorities, and a significant number of early departures due to death, scandal and dissatisfaction.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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Steve Kopack, NBC news, 1 May 2026
But some analysts have pointed out that Starlink could also pose a competitive threat to traditional ISPs, even in urban areas, thanks to its discounts and potential user dissatisfaction with other broadband offerings.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Voters in a 1986 retention election rejected Rose Bird, the chief justice of the California Supreme Court, and two liberal colleagues, over dissatisfaction with decisions overturning numerous death penalty sentences.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
November’s midterm elections are shaping up to be an intense battle for control of the House and Senate, amplified by partisan gridlock, Republicans’ narrow majorities, and a significant number of early departures due to death, scandal and dissatisfaction.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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dissatisfaction
noun
dis·sat·is·fac·tion
(ˌ)dis-ˌ(s)at-əs-ˈfak-shən
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied
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