dissatisfaction

dis·sat·is·fac·tion

noun \(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən\

Definition of DISSATISFACTION

: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent

Examples of DISSATISFACTION

1. There was widespread dissatisfaction with the President and his administration.
2. <a vague dissatisfaction with the state of their marriage, which seemed a little stale>

First Known Use of DISSATISFACTION

circa 1610

Related to DISSATISFACTION

Synonyms: discontentedness, discontentment, disgruntlement, displeasure, discontent

Antonyms: contentedness, contentment, pleasure, satisfaction

Related Words: bitterness, resentment; aggrievement, disquiet, perturbation, uneasiness; blues, dejection, depression, desolateness, desolation, despondency, disconsolateness, doldrums, dolefulness, dolor, downheartedness, dreariness, dumps; misery, sadness, sorrow, unhappiness, wretchedness

Near Antonyms: bliss, felicity, gladness, happiness, joy, lightheartedness; elatedness, exultation, jubilation, triumph

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Rhymes with DISSATISFACTION

alarm reaction, decimal fraction, improper fraction, photoreaction, self-satisfaction, semiabstraction