dissatisfaction
noun
dis·sat·is·fac·tion
(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent
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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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There is anger over Mr. Biden not confronting Israel more forcefully over its actions in Gaza, and dissatisfaction over persistent issues like high housing costs and student loan debt.
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Maya King, New York Times, 18 May 2024
This leads to a loss of revenue and dissatisfaction amongst both the professionals and their clients.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
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Maya King, New York Times, 18 May 2024
This leads to a loss of revenue and dissatisfaction amongst both the professionals and their clients.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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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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