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dissatisfaction

[dis-sat-is-fak-shuhn, dis-sat-] / ˌdɪs sæt ɪsˈfæk ʃən, dɪsˌsæt- /


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Defections typically are preceded by customer dissatisfaction and complaints, along with concentration at key hubs and a lack of substitutes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The president’s rapport with Latinos reflects a deep dissatisfaction with economic conditions, according to Mike Madrid, a veteran California Republican political consultant and expert on Latino voting trends.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

"I can see a lot of dissatisfaction with the war among ordinary people," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Both goals are unchanged from last year, suggesting continuity even as a slowing economy raises the risks of increased social dissatisfaction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Like a story, a piece of music can come to an end by simply stopping, but most listeners will react to such abruptness with dissatisfaction: the story or music simply "stopped" instead of "ending" properly.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones