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dissatisfaction Definition

dis·sat·is·fac·tion (dis′sat is faks̸hən, dis sat′is-)

noun

  1. the condition of being dissatisfied or displeased; discontent
  2. anything that dissatisfies

dissatisfaction Synonyms

dissatisfaction

n.

  1. Lack of satisfaction

    discontent, disappointment, discontentment, uneasiness, disquiet, desolation, querulousness, hopelessness, boredom, weariness, malaise, anxiety, trouble, worry, oppression, discouragement; see also disappointment 1.

    Antonyms satisfaction*, contentment*, relief. *

  2. Active disapproval

    dislike, displeasure, disapproval; see objection 1, 2.

dissatisfaction Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • express: She expressed dissatisfaction with the care a GP had given to her husband.
  • grow: For many years there had been growing dissatisfaction with Orchard Side.
  • indicate: Does the desire to wear designer labels indicate a dissatisfaction with personal identity, a loss of personal identity or something else?
  • reflect: Analysis of these responses reflected considerable student dissatisfaction with the science curriculum, and the students proposed ten recommendations.
  • reveal: It also revealed dissatisfaction with the course and the formulary.
  • highlight: Previous research results highlight consumer dissatisfaction with the fashion products on offer.

Adjective modifier

  • widespread: There is also widespread dissatisfaction at Dr. Condon's attitude to the case.
  • profound: Over half the responses occurred at the strongly agree extreme of the scale, which indicates a profound dissatisfaction with the present arrangements.
  • considerable: There was considerable dissatisfaction with the food provided in hospital; only a third of mothers said they had enjoyed meals.
  • extreme: I expressed my extreme dissatisfaction at the way this particular matter has been handled.
  • deep: Images of beauty have created a ' deep dissatisfaction, schizophrenia among women.
  • general: This could be due to the general dissatisfaction with access to the blank request form.

Preposition: with

  • lack: The Clerk was asked to write to voice the Parish Council's dissatisfaction with the lack of police support on this issue.
  • outcome: It was Sands's own dissatisfaction with the outcome of these talks which led him to start a fast himself.
  • aspect: Dissatisfaction with an aspect or aspects of LIS work.

Noun used with modifier

  • customer: Better customer service System downtime is one of the major sources of customer dissatisfaction.
  • consumer: Previous research results highlight consumer dissatisfaction with the fashion products on offer.
  • client: Monitor service quality levels and act on any signs of client dissatisfaction relating to all products delivered.
  • job: Other findings show that difficulty of finding a job or job dissatisfaction may motivate people to start their own business.
  • body: Results: At baseline, body dissatisfaction was strongly correlated with binge eating score.
dissatisfaction Quotes

As a Minister, it is my policy to keep all the nationalities within the Habsburg monarchy in a balanced state of well-modulated dissatisfaction.

—Taaffe, Eduard FranzJosef, Graf von