Dissatisfaction: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissatisfaction

[ ˌdɪs.sæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən ]

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feeling

the feeling of not being satisfied or pleased with something

Synonyms

discontent, discontentment, disgruntlement, displeasure

Examples of usage

Her dissatisfaction with her job led her to look for a new one.
There was widespread dissatisfaction among the employees due to the pay cuts.
The customer expressed his dissatisfaction with the service he received.
The students' dissatisfaction with the school's policies prompted a protest.
She couldn't hide her dissatisfaction with the outcome of the project.

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result

the state of being dissatisfied with a situation or outcome

Synonyms

discontent, discontentment, disgruntlement, displeasure

Examples of usage

The dissatisfaction among the voters led to a change in leadership.
The team's dissatisfaction with the coach's decisions affected their performance.
The constant dissatisfaction with the product quality resulted in a decline in sales.
His dissatisfaction with the current political climate prompted him to run for office.
The dissatisfaction with the status quo fueled the movement for change.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissatisfaction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insatisfação

🇮🇳 असंतोष

🇩🇪 Unzufriedenheit

🇮🇩 ketidakpuasan

🇺🇦 незадоволення

🇵🇱 niezadowolenie

🇯🇵 不満 (ふまん)

🇫🇷 insatisfaction

🇪🇸 insatisfacción

🇹🇷 memnuniyetsizlik

🇰🇷 불만 (불만)

🇸🇦 استياء

🇨🇿 nespokojenost

🇸🇰 nespokojnosť

🇨🇳 不满 (bùmǎn)

🇸🇮 nezadovoljstvo

🇮🇸 óánægja

🇰🇿 қанағаттанбаушылық

🇬🇪 უკმაყოფილება

🇦🇿 narazılıq

🇲🇽 insatisfacción

Word origin

The word dissatisfaction originated from the combination of 'dis-' (a prefix indicating negation or reversal) and 'satisfaction' (the state of being satisfied or content). It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of dissatisfaction has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts, highlighting its impact on personal well-being and societal dynamics. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a range of nuanced meanings related to discontentment and the desire for improvement or change.