Dissatisfaction
/ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
Definitions
The feeling of not being content or pleased; displeasure or discontent.
/ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
The feeling of not being happy or pleased.
Her dissatisfaction with her job grew over time.
💡 Simply: Dissatisfaction is like when you're really hoping for pizza for dinner, but you get broccoli instead. It's that feeling of not getting what you wanted or expected. It’s feeling a bit 'blah' because something isn’t right.
👶 For kids: When you're not happy with something. Like when you don't get the toy you wanted.
More Examples
The survey revealed a high level of customer dissatisfaction.
He tried to hide his dissatisfaction with the results.
How It's Used
"The customer expressed their dissatisfaction with the poor service."
"Researchers study dissatisfaction to understand its impact on well-being."
"High levels of employee dissatisfaction can lead to decreased productivity."
From Middle English *dissatisfaccion*, from Old French *dissatisfaction*, from Medieval Latin *dissatisfactio*, from *dissatisfacere* ('to displease').
The word has been used since the 17th century, initially reflecting a state of being displeased or discontented.
Memory tip
Imagine a face frowning because it's not satisfied. The 'dis' in front flips satisfaction to its opposite.