dissatisfaction

[ˌdɪsətɪsˈfækʃən]

dissatisfaction Definition

the feeling that something is not as good as it should be, or the act of showing or expressing this feeling.

Using dissatisfaction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dissatisfaction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    There is widespread dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the crisis.

  • Example

    The employees expressed their dissatisfaction with the new policy.

  • Example

    Her dissatisfaction with her job led her to look for a new one.

dissatisfaction Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with dissatisfaction

  • to show or communicate that you are not satisfied with something

    Example

    The workers expressed their dissatisfaction with the new working conditions.

  • a strong feeling of unhappiness or discontentment

    Example

    The students' deep dissatisfaction with the school's policies led to protests and demonstrations.

  • the state of being unhappy or dissatisfied with a product or service received from a company

    Example

    The company received numerous complaints about customer dissatisfaction with their products.

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Summary: dissatisfaction in Brief

The term 'dissatisfaction' [ˌdɪsətɪsˈfækʃən] refers to the feeling that something is not as good as it should be, or the act of showing or expressing this feeling. It is often used to describe people's feelings towards a situation, policy, or product, as in 'There is widespread dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the crisis.' 'Dissatisfaction' can be expressed in various ways, such as 'express dissatisfaction,' and 'customer dissatisfaction.'

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