1
as in discontent
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
a vague dissatisfaction with the state of their marriage, which seemed a little stale
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in disappointment
the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met
she felt keen dissatisfaction at the hurried job the house painters had done
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dissatisfaction
Moving Jack Grealish into midfield This was something that appeared briefly and tantalisingly, but then disappeared into the ether, thanks to injuries and Guardiola’s apparent dissatisfaction with Grealish.
—
Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Some community members have been supportive of the impending changes, happening in the wake of the board appointing a new superintendent after dissatisfaction with a former superintendent resulted in his sudden departure.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Another NBA trade deadline passed Thursday with a familiar sense of dissatisfaction in Chicago.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Teenagers’ distrust of Big Tech echo a growing dissatisfaction with major tech companies in the United States.
—Liam Reilly, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Some community members have been supportive of the impending changes, happening in the wake of the board appointing a new superintendent after dissatisfaction with a former superintendent resulted in his sudden departure.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Another NBA trade deadline passed Thursday with a familiar sense of dissatisfaction in Chicago.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Teenagers’ distrust of Big Tech echo a growing dissatisfaction with major tech companies in the United States.
—Liam Reilly, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfaction
Noun
-
At recent town halls across the country, constituents have voiced their discontent over spending freezes and federal worker firings spearheaded by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.—
Nik Popli / Washington,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
-
There’s a creeping distrust of this kind of maneuver, in which past glory is used to cover present discontent.—
Ian Penman,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
That’s where the disappointment is — a pride hit, an ego hit.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2025
-
Such disappointment seemingly should be the impetus for a stronger push.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Some members of the community — including several Republican lawmakers — have voiced their displeasure with the board’s decision.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
-
Travis Hamonic, with whom many Senators fans have voiced their displeasure over throughout the season, finishes second.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Trump was willing to give detente a shot but underwent a 180-degree turn after the first sign of frustration.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
-
Many end users have voiced their frustration with the difficulty of opening the new packages and the risks associated with using sharp tools.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Townsend was adjudged to have fouled Richie Saunders, to the dismay of the vocal home crowd.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Much to the dismay of proud Gen X viewers, many do.—
Mara Reinstein,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dissatisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfaction. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share