dissatisfaction
noun
dis·sat·is·fac·tion
(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent
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Examples of dissatisfaction in a Sentence
There was widespread dissatisfaction with the President and his administration.
a vague dissatisfaction with the state of their marriage, which seemed a little stale
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In 2016, a record-low voter turnout of 55% — an unusual milestone for an island known for high voter turnouts of 73% to 89% — as well as low numbers in the 2020 election signaled growing voter dissatisfaction with the two main parties amid the island’s financial crisis and recent natural disasters.
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Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
However, one key factor may have been voters’ widespread dissatisfaction with the economy.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
This has fueled widespread dissatisfaction, with polls showing around 60 percent in favor of a national popular vote for president.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
At the same time, both candidates are working to frame themselves as a departure from the status quo, recognizing voters’ lingering dissatisfaction with the economy, despite the strong macro-level data.
—Rebecca Picciotto,annie Nova, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
However, one key factor may have been voters’ widespread dissatisfaction with the economy.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
This has fueled widespread dissatisfaction, with polls showing around 60 percent in favor of a national popular vote for president.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
At the same time, both candidates are working to frame themselves as a departure from the status quo, recognizing voters’ lingering dissatisfaction with the economy, despite the strong macro-level data.
—Rebecca Picciotto,annie Nova, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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dissatisfaction
noun
dis·sat·is·fac·tion
(ˌ)dis-ˌ(s)at-əs-ˈfak-shən
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied
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