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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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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Domestic dissatisfaction is high, and social unrest looms.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Berlin mayor Kai Wegener, a fellow conservative, also indicated dissatisfaction.
—Reuters, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
After publicly expressing his dissatisfaction with the organization, he was hit with a seven-game suspension, and received another two-game suspension for missing a team flight.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Biss made his dissatisfaction with the federal government’s immigration enforcement clear at the church event.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Berlin mayor Kai Wegener, a fellow conservative, also indicated dissatisfaction.
—Reuters, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
After publicly expressing his dissatisfaction with the organization, he was hit with a seven-game suspension, and received another two-game suspension for missing a team flight.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Biss made his dissatisfaction with the federal government’s immigration enforcement clear at the church event.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfaction. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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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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