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dissatisfaction
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dissatisfaction
(noun)
dissatisfaction
/dɪsˌsætəs
ˈ
fækʃən/
noun
plural
dissatisfactions
dissatisfaction
/dɪsˌsætəs
ˈ
fækʃən/
noun
plural
dissatisfactions
Britannica Dictionary definition of DISSATISFACTION
:
a feeling of unhappiness or disapproval
[
count
]
—
usually singular
We're aware of a growing
dissatisfaction
among group members.
She expressed her
dissatisfaction
with the restaurant's service.
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There was widespread
dissatisfaction
with the President and his administration.
a source of
dissatisfaction
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opposite
satisfaction
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