noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

dissatisfaction

dihs-sa-tihs-FAK-shuhn

Dissatisfaction (noun) means a feeling of unhappiness or discontent because something did not meet expectations. Example: “There was widespread dissatisfaction among staff over the new schedule.”

noun

A feeling of unhappiness or discontent because something did not meet expectations.

"There was widespread dissatisfaction among staff over the new schedule."

"Her dissatisfaction with the service led her to complain to the manager."

How to use dissatisfaction

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe feeling of not being happy or satisfied with something.

Common pairings

growing dissatisfaction express dissatisfaction dissatisfaction with

Word forms

dissatisfactions plural

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Etymology

From dis- ("not") + satisfaction.

Rhymes for dissatisfaction

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dissatisfaction” mean?

The word “dissatisfaction” means a feeling of unhappiness or discontent because something did not meet expectations. In plain terms, the feeling of not being happy or satisfied with something.

How do you pronounce “dissatisfaction”?

“Dissatisfaction” is pronounced dihs-sa-tihs-FAK-shuhn (/dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “dissatisfaction” in a sentence?

Here is “dissatisfaction” used in a sentence: “There was widespread dissatisfaction among staff over the new schedule.”

What part of speech is “dissatisfaction”?

“Dissatisfaction” is a noun.

Is “dissatisfaction” a common word?

“Dissatisfaction” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.