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Dissatisfaction: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissatisfaction

 

[ ˌdɪs.sæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: disatisfaction, dissatisfied, dissatisfiedly, dissatisfy, dissatisfying, insatisfactory, satisfaction, satisfactorily, satisfactoriness, satisfactory, satisfied, satisfy, satisfying, satisfyingly, unsatisfactorily, unsatisfactory, unsatisfying.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,803 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.