dissatisfaction
gb/dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/ us/dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən/
B2
English
~ 9500
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
state
1
unhappiness from not being satisfied
A feeling of not being happy with something because it is not as good as you wanted or expected.
Usage pattern:
dissatisfaction with [something]
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.
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.)
Collocations
express dissatisfaction
|growing dissatisfaction
|public dissatisfaction
|customer dissatisfaction
|widespread dissatisfaction
|show dissatisfaction
Themes
emotions
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- There is growing dissatisfaction among employees about the new overtime policy.
- Customer dissatisfaction increased after the company raised its prices without improving service.
- 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.
- There is a lot of dissatisfaction among the students this year.
- 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.
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.