dissatisfaction

Pronunciation: /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the feeling of being displeased and discontent

Etymology

From dis- + satisfaction.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
discontentment
Narrower (hyponyms)
boredom, disappointment, displeasure
Opposite (antonyms)
satisfaction

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