dissatisfaction

/ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/ (bre, ipa) · [dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən] /ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/ (ame, ipa) · [dˌɪsætɪsfˈækʃən] /(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən How to pronounce dissatisfaction (audio)/ (ame, mw)

dissatisfaction — noun

1. the unhappy feeling that comes when a result, situation, or someone's behaviour

1.名詞C1
釋義

the unhappy feeling that comes when a result, situation, or someone's behaviour is not as good as you wanted.

例句

Nora felt deep dissatisfaction with the meal and asked for the bill.

dissatisfaction with + thing

Parents voiced dissatisfaction after the school cut music classes again.

voice dissatisfaction after + event

同義詞
  • discontent

    slightly more formal and often used for wider social unhappiness

  • frustration

    stronger when the feeling comes from being blocked or delayed

  • disappointment

    more often tied to one failed hope or event

反義詞
  • satisfaction

    the feeling that something met what you wanted

  • contentment

    a calmer and more settled feeling of being pleased

文法句型

dissatisfaction with + thing/person

dissatisfaction at/over + situation

express dissatisfaction with + result/service

用法筆記

Usually followed by with, at, or over to name the cause of the unhappy feeling. It often refers to a continuing reaction rather than one brief moment of annoyance.

常見錯誤

❌A dissatisfaction spread among staff.
✅Dissatisfaction spread among staff.
💡the noun is usually uncountable when you mean a general feeling.
❌Customers showed dissatisfaction about the service.
✅Customers showed dissatisfaction with the service.
💡this noun most naturally links to its cause with 'with'.