dissatisfaction
Sense of inadequacy
Dissatisfaction is the state of being unhappy or displeased with something—the opposite of satisfaction.
It implies unmet expectations or unfulfilled desires: Growing dissatisfaction with the government led to protests.
The word often suggests a simmering discontent rather than acute anger: She couldn't name the source of her dissatisfaction, but something felt wrong.
Experiencing sorrow or displeasure
- discontentedUnhappy with circumstances
- displeasedMildly angry or annoyed
- disgruntledSullenly dissatisfied
- unfulfilledNot brought to completion
malcontent · disenchanted · disillusioned · disaffected · ungratified · fed-up · discontent · displeasure
Intense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
agitation · chagrin · pique · disgruntlement · aggravation · thwarted · stymied · blocked
Mental unrest or agitation
- restlessnessState of unease
- uneasinessMild persistent worry
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- malaiseDiffuse, sourceless discomfort
agitation · unsettled · troubled · nagging · gnawing · anxiety · tension · edginess
Unfavorable opinion expressed
- disfavorLack of approval
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- distasteMild aversion or dislike
- dislikeMild negative regard
objection · criticism · censure · condemnation · reproach · rebuke · rejection · thumbs-down
Expression of discontent
- gripeVoice minor displeasure
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- criticismJudgment of faults
grumble · beef · grievance · faultfinding · nitpicking · carping · quibble · rebuke
Intense prolonged craving
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- desireIntense wanting
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- wishfulDriven by desire
unfulfilled · wanting · lacking · emptiness · void · ache · wistfulness · hunger
unhappy
Experiencing sorrow or displeasure
- discontentedUnhappy with circumstances
- displeasedMildly angry or annoyed
- disgruntledSullenly dissatisfied
unfulfilled · malcontent · disenchanted · disillusioned · disaffected · ungratified · fed-up · discontent · displeasure · unmet
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
impatience · agitation · chagrin · pique · disgruntlement · aggravation · thwarted · stymied · blocked · obstacles
disquiet
Mental unrest or agitation
- restlessnessState of unease
- uneasinessMild persistent worry
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
malaise · agitation · unsettled · troubled · nagging · gnawing · anxiety · tension · edginess · discontent
disapproval
Unfavorable opinion expressed
- disfavorLack of approval
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- distasteMild aversion or dislike
dislike · objection · criticism · censure · condemnation · reproach · rebuke · rejection · thumbs-down · dismissal
complaint
Expression of discontent
- gripeVoice minor displeasure
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
criticism · grumble · beef · grievance · faultfinding · nitpicking · carping · quibble · rebuke · reproach
yearning
Intense prolonged craving
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- desireIntense wanting
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
wishful · unfulfilled · wanting · lacking · emptiness · void · ache · wistfulness · hunger · thirst
- displeasuredispleasure, discontent, annoyance, irritation, resentment
- dissatisfactiondiscontent, displeasure, frustration, disappointment, unfulfillment
- bad feelingssadness, anger, fear, grief, sorrow
- bad attitudesnegativity, cynicism, pessimism, hostility, contempt
- discontentdispleasure, discontentment, unhappiness, frustration, resentment
- frustrationanger, annoyance, irritation, exasperation, impatience
dissatisfactionsatisfaction
State of fulfilled desires
contentment · fulfillment · fulfilment · gratification · contentedness
dissatisfactionelation
Intense triumphant joy
exultation · jubilation · triumph · ecstasy · elatedness
dissatisfactionfulfillment
State of achieved purpose
gratification · fulfilment · content · satiation · completion