dissatisfaction
dissatisfaction
Definition
dis·sat·is·fac·tion (dis′sat is fak′s̸hən, dis sat′is-)
noun
- the condition of being dissatisfied or displeased; discontent
- anything that dissatisfies
dissatisfaction
Synonyms
dissatisfaction
n.
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. * 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.
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