English · Emotions & Feelings
dissatisfaction
/dɪsˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/
[/dɪsˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/]
feeling of discontent
Advancednoun
Definition
A feeling of being unhappy because something is not good enough.
Example
Growing dissatisfaction with his dull job finally pushed him to look for something new.
Growing dissatisfaction with his dull job finally pushed him to look for something new.
Etymology
From 'dis-' (not) plus 'satisfaction' (Latin 'satisfacere').
How & Where It’s Used
Expresses discontent with situations, work, or products.