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dissatisfaction

[/ˌdɪs.sæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: dissatisfactions
insatisfação
1. The state of being dissatisfied; lack of contentment or approval
The employees expressed their dissatisfaction with the new management policy.
Os funcionários expressaram sua insatisfação com a nova política de gestão.
2. A feeling of displeasure or discontent about something
There was widespread dissatisfaction among the customers regarding the service quality.
Havia insatisfação generalizada entre os clientes em relação à qualidade do serviço.
Synonyms
discontentdispleasuredissatisfyfrustrationunhappinessdisapproval
Antonyms
satisfactioncontentmentgratificationpleasurehappiness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
insatisfação
Standard and most common term
Rio de Janeiro
insatisfação
Standard usage
São Paulo
insatisfação
Standard usage
Portugal
insatisfação
Standard usage; also 'descontentamento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

express dissatisfaction
customer dissatisfaction
source of dissatisfaction
widespread dissatisfaction
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