dissatisfaction

  • 1Dissatisfaction — Dis*sat is*fac tion, n. The state of being dissatisfied, unsatisfied, or discontented; uneasiness proceeding from the want of gratification, or from disappointed wishes and expectations. [1913 Webster] The ambitious man has little happiness, but… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 2dissatisfaction — I noun annoyance, chagrin, complaint, dejection, disaffection, disagreement, disappointment, disapprobation, disapproval, discomfort, discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, discouragement, disesteem, disfavor, disgruntlement, disgust,… …

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  • 3dissatisfaction — 1630s; see DIS (Cf. dis ) + SATISFACTION (Cf. satisfaction) …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 4dissatisfaction — [n] discontent, unhappiness annoyance, anxiety, aversion, boredom, chagrin, complaint, desolation, disapproval, discomfort, discouragement, disfavor, disgruntlement, disinclination, dislike, disliking, dismay, displeasure, disquiet, disrelish,… …

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  • 5dissatisfaction — ► NOUN ▪ lack of satisfaction …

    English terms dictionary

  • 6dissatisfaction — [dis΄sat is fak′shən, dis sat΄isfak′shən] n. 1. the condition of being dissatisfied or displeased; discontent 2. anything that dissatisfies …

    English World dictionary

  • 7dissatisfaction — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ deep ▪ growing, increasing ▪ general, widespread ▪ popular, public ▪ …

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  • 8dissatisfaction — n. 1) to express, voice; feel dissatisfaction 2) deep, keen, profound; growing; widespread dissatisfaction 3) dissatisfaction about, with (they expressed deep dissatisfaction with working conditions) * * * [dɪsˌsætɪs fækʃ(ə)n] feel… …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 9dissatisfaction — /dis sat is fak sheuhn, dis sat /, n. 1. the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure. 2. a particular cause or feeling of displeasure or disappointment: many dissatisfactions with the plan. [1630 40; DIS 1 +… …

    Universalium

  • 10dissatisfaction — [[t]dɪ̱ssæ̱tɪsfæ̱kʃ(ə)n[/t]] dissatisfactions N VAR: oft N with n If you feel dissatisfaction with something, you are not contented or pleased with it. She has already expressed her dissatisfaction with this aspect of the policy... Low pay is the …

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