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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Understanding The Pessimistic Demographic A significant segment of Americans—often older, predominantly white and earning less than $50,000 annually—expresses profound dissatisfaction with the state of the world.
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Rebecca Brooks, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Already-high public dissatisfaction has gotten even higher in the aftermath of events in Syria.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
Indeed, both Trump and Harris voters expressed deep dissatisfaction with the direction our nation is heading.
—Harry Boyte and Trygve Throntveit, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Citing dissatisfaction over the Left’s stance on war, immigration, gender ideology, and more, several prominent Democrats made waves for defying their party about President-elect Donald Trump during a political cycle like none other.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Brooks, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Already-high public dissatisfaction has gotten even higher in the aftermath of events in Syria.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
Indeed, both Trump and Harris voters expressed deep dissatisfaction with the direction our nation is heading.
—Harry Boyte and Trygve Throntveit, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Citing dissatisfaction over the Left’s stance on war, immigration, gender ideology, and more, several prominent Democrats made waves for defying their party about President-elect Donald Trump during a political cycle like none other.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 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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