dissatisfaction

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

NOUN

discontent, unhappiness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance anxiety boredom complaint disappointment disapproval discomfort discontent dismay displeasure disquiet distaste exasperation frustration irritation regret resentment uneasiness unhappiness weariness worry

STRONG

aversion chagrin desolation discouragement disfavor disgruntlement disinclination dislike distress ennui envy fretfulness heartburn hopelessness indisposition lamentation malcontent oppression querulousness trouble

WEAK

disliking disrelish malcontentment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approval assurance calm calmness comfort composure contentedness delight ease encouragement happiness love peace pleasure sanction satisfaction

STRONG

advantage cheer enthusiasm incentive joy kindness liking

WEAK

contentment

Example Sentences

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Heritage might still play a role under new leadership, but its board has been slow to appreciate the internal dissatisfaction.

From The Wall Street Journal

Buyers had certain expectations for what a truck could do and reported dissatisfaction with the Lightning’s towing and off-road capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meg always struggled to understand what she believed at the time, was her mum's dissatisfaction with life.

From BBC

While our impulse buys might juice the bottom line in the short run, all the resulting returns, complaints and overall customer dissatisfaction can hurt a business by eroding our trust in it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fan dissatisfaction at the club's board also doesn't help the backdrop to this one.

From BBC

dissatisfaction

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