dissatisfaction
noun/ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/
/ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/
Word Family
- satisfaction noun (≠ dissatisfaction)
- satisfactory adjective (≠ unsatisfactory)
- satisfactorily adverb (≠ unsatisfactorily)
- satisfy verb
- satisfying adjective (≠ unsatisfying)
- satisfied adjective (≠ dissatisfied) (≠ unsatisfied)
- [uncountable] dissatisfaction (with/at somebody/something) a feeling that you are not pleased or satisfied
- Many people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the arrangement.
Extra Examples- Pay cuts have led to widespread dissatisfaction.
- She expressed deep dissatisfaction at the way the interview had been conducted.
- There is growing dissatisfaction with the current style of management.
- There was widespread dissatisfaction among the public.
- We're seeing an increased trend in dissatisfaction with the service being provided.
- dissatisfaction over the slow progress of the peace process
- [countable, usually plural] something that causes you to feel dissatisfied
- The characters struggle with their own personal dissatisfactions and frustrations.
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