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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe feeling of not being happy or satisfied with something.
Common pairings
growing dissatisfaction
express dissatisfaction
dissatisfaction with
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Word forms
- Plural
- dissatisfactions
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Etymology
From dis- ("not") + satisfaction.
Antonyms
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Rhymes for dissatisfaction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
