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dissatisfaction
/dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
unhappiness or discontent
Her dissatisfaction with the service led her to leave a negative review.
She was unhappy with the service and left a negative review.
general
A feeling of discontent or unhappiness with something or someone
The employees expressed their dissatisfaction with the new management policies.
The workers were unhappy with the new rules imposed by management.
His dissatisfaction with the product quality prompted him to request a refund.
He was unhappy with the quality of the product and asked for his money back.
Often used in formal and informal contexts to express discontent or dissatisfaction with a situation, service, or person.
Collocations
express dissatisfactionto show or communicate discontentgrowing dissatisfactionincreasing unhappiness or discontentpublic dissatisfactiondiscontent expressed by the general public
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Formal Contexts
In formal contexts, 'dissatisfaction' is often used to describe discontent with policies, services, or management.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Be aware of the nuances between 'dissatisfaction', 'discontent', and 'displeasure'. 'Dissatisfaction' is more general, while 'discontent' and 'displeasure' can be more specific.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'dissatisfaction' is a useful word, avoid overusing it in formal writing. Vary your vocabulary to keep your writing engaging.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'dissatisfactio', meaning 'discontent' or 'dissatisfaction'. The word is formed from the prefix 'dis-' (meaning 'not') and 'satisfaction' (meaning 'contentment').
Usage Notes
The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe a feeling of discontent or unhappiness. It can be used to describe dissatisfaction with a product, service, situation, or person.
Word Breakdown
dis-
not
prefixsatisfaction
contentment or happiness
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