Dissatisfaction

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/

Definitions of dissatisfaction

noun a feeling of lack of satisfaction

Example Sentences

A1 I expressed my dissatisfaction with the service I received at the restaurant.

A2 The customer's dissatisfaction with the product led to a refund.

B1 The survey results showed a high level of dissatisfaction among employees.

B2 The company addressed the customers' dissatisfaction by improving their customer service.

C1 The politician's dissatisfaction with the current policies led to a call for change.

C2 The artist's dissatisfaction with their previous work inspired them to create a masterpiece.

adjective dissatisfied

Example Sentences

A1 She expressed her dissatisfaction with the service at the restaurant.

A2 The customer's dissatisfaction with the product led to a refund.

B1 The team leader addressed the employees' dissatisfaction with the new work schedule.

B2 The survey results revealed widespread dissatisfaction among the participants.

C1 The company conducted a thorough analysis to understand the root causes of customer dissatisfaction.

C2 The board of directors discussed strategies to address the shareholders' dissatisfaction with the company's performance.

Examples of dissatisfaction in a Sentence

formal The customer expressed their dissatisfaction with the product quality.

informal She was really unhappy with how the event turned out.

slang I'm totally bummed about the service I received.

figurative Her dissatisfaction hung in the air like a dark cloud.

Grammatical Forms of dissatisfaction

past tense

dissatisfied

plural

dissatisfactions

comparative

more dissatisfied

superlative

most dissatisfied

present tense

dissatisfies

future tense

will dissatisfy

perfect tense

have dissatisfied

continuous tense

is dissatisfying

singular

dissatisfaction

positive degree

satisfied

infinitive

to dissatisfy

gerund

dissatisfying

participle

dissatisfied

Origin and Evolution of dissatisfaction

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'dissatisfaction' originated from the Latin word 'dissatisfactio', which is derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and the verb 'satisfacere' meaning 'to satisfy'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a lack of satisfaction or contentment, 'dissatisfaction' has evolved to encompass a broader range of negative feelings or emotions towards a particular situation or circumstance.