dissatisfaction
gb/dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/ us/dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/
B2
English
~ 9500
elégedetlenség
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
dissatisfaction with [something]
There is growing dissatisfaction among employees about the new overtime policy.
Egyre nagyobb elégedetlenség tapasztalható a dolgozók körében az új túlóraszabályzattal kapcsolatban.
Customer dissatisfaction increased after the company raised its prices without improving service.
Az ügyfelek elégedetlensége nőtt, miután a cég a szolgáltatás javítása nélkül emelte az árait.
Her dissatisfaction with the quality of the product led her to ask for a refund.
Political dissatisfaction was clear in the low voter turnout.
He tried to hide his dissatisfaction, but his face gave him away.
Learner examples
She felt dissatisfaction with her job.
Elégedetlenséget érzett a munkájával kapcsolatban.
There is a lot of dissatisfaction among the students this year.
Idén nagy az elégedetlenség a diákok körében.
Many customers showed their dissatisfaction in online reviews.
His parents expressed their dissatisfaction with his exam results.
Public dissatisfaction forced the company to change its plans.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"dissatisfaction of"* instead of *"dissatisfaction with"*. Use the preposition *with*: "dissatisfaction with the service". Another mistake is confusing *dissatisfaction* with *dislike*: *dissatisfaction* is about expectations not being met, while *dislike* is simply not liking something, even if it meets expectations.
Meaning
unhappiness from not being satisfied
Collocations
express dissatisfaction
|growing dissatisfaction
|public dissatisfaction
|customer dissatisfaction
|widespread dissatisfaction
|show dissatisfaction
Synonyms
discontent (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used for general or social unhappiness.)
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unhappiness (More general and emotional; not always about expectations or standards.)
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displeasure (Often slightly more formal and can sound less emotional, more about judgment or approval.)
Antonyms
satisfaction (Direct opposite; a pleased feeling when something meets expectations or needs.)
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contentment (A calm, lasting sense of being happy with what you have, the opposite of ongoing dissatisfaction.)
Themes
emotions
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A feeling of not being happy with something because it is not as good as you wanted or expected.
The feeling of being unhappy or displeased because something does not meet your needs, expectations, or desires.
Grammar
Dictionary form
dissatisfaction
IPA
GB/dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/
US/dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/
Syllables & stress
dis - sat - is - fac - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (fac)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: dissatisfaction
- Plural: dissatisfaction, dissatisfactions
Word family
Forms
dissatisfactions
noun
Core family
Related words
satisfying
adjective
satisfactorily
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
be met with dissatisfaction
1/bˈi mˈɛt wˈɪθ dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
receive a dissatisfied reaction
To cause people to feel and show that they are not happy with something.
Examples
- The announcement was met with dissatisfaction from staff.
- His proposal was met with dissatisfaction by the committee.
customer dissatisfaction
1/kˈʌstəmɚ dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
dissatisfaction among customers
Dissatisfaction that customers feel about a product or service.
Examples
- High levels of customer dissatisfaction hurt the company's reputation.
- They redesigned the website after reports of customer dissatisfaction.
express dissatisfaction
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
state that you are not satisfied
To say or show clearly that you are not happy with something.
Examples
- Several employees used the meeting to express dissatisfaction with their workloads.
- Customers have expressed dissatisfaction over the recent changes to the app.
growing dissatisfaction
1/ɡɹˈoʊɪŋ dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
increasing feeling of dissatisfaction
A feeling of dissatisfaction that becomes stronger over time.
Examples
- There is growing dissatisfaction among teachers over low pay.
- The survey revealed growing dissatisfaction with the government's policies.
public dissatisfaction
1/pˈʌblɪk dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
dissatisfaction among the general public
Dissatisfaction that is shared by many people in a country, city, or community.
Examples
- Public dissatisfaction over corruption has increased in recent months.
- The new tax triggered public dissatisfaction across the region.
show dissatisfaction
1/ʃˈoʊ dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
make your dissatisfaction visible
To act in a way that lets other people see you are not happy with something.
Examples
- The team showed their dissatisfaction by refusing to sign the contract.
- Voters showed their dissatisfaction at the polls.
voice dissatisfaction
1/vˈɔɪs dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
formally say you are not satisfied
To say in a clear and often public way that you are not happy with something.
Examples
- Shareholders voiced dissatisfaction with the board's decision.
- Residents voiced their dissatisfaction at the town hall meeting.
widespread dissatisfaction
1/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
dissatisfaction shared by many people
Dissatisfaction that many people feel, not just a small group.
Examples
- Widespread dissatisfaction with the healthcare system led to mass protests.
- The report highlighted widespread dissatisfaction among young workers.