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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Additionally, wait times for customers could be up to 15 minutes when visiting a store to collect an order, creating disruption and customer dissatisfaction.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2024
Many local residents also took to the comment section of official posts to express their dissatisfaction about the air raid siren not alerting them to an incoming attack.
—Zahid Mahmood, CNN, 23 June 2024
International gatherings such as the NATO summit are often a magnet for demonstrators who want to express their dissatisfaction with the president’s policies, and that has become even more true in recent months.
—Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
In a media availability Tuesday his dissatisfaction was evident.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2024
Many local residents also took to the comment section of official posts to express their dissatisfaction about the air raid siren not alerting them to an incoming attack.
—Zahid Mahmood, CNN, 23 June 2024
International gatherings such as the NATO summit are often a magnet for demonstrators who want to express their dissatisfaction with the president’s policies, and that has become even more true in recent months.
—Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
In a media availability Tuesday his dissatisfaction was evident.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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