increase dissatisfaction

[/ɪnˈkrɪs dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/]
verb phrase
aumentar a insatisfação
1. to make someone feel more unhappy, discontented, or dissatisfied with a situation, service, or outcome
The constant delays only served to increase dissatisfaction among the customers.
Os atrasos constantes só serviram para aumentar a insatisfação entre os clientes.
2. to amplify or intensify feelings of discontent in a group or population
Poor management decisions continue to increase dissatisfaction within the workforce.
As decisões gerenciais inadequadas continuam a aumentar a insatisfação dentro da força de trabalho.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian business and social contexts when discussing labor disputes, customer service failures, or political discontent. In the USA, it's frequently employed in corporate communication, customer service recovery discussions, and political commentary. The concept emphasizes the negative spiral effect of poor management or service delivery on public sentiment.
NYC Slang
pump up the beef / add fuel to the fire
Synonyms / Sinônimos
amplify discontentintensify displeasuredeepen unhappinessworsen dissatisfactionexacerbate frustration
Antonyms / Antônimos
decrease dissatisfactionreduce discontentimprove satisfactionenhance contentmentalleviate unhappiness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
aumentar a insatisfação
standard formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aumentar a insatisfação / piorar o clima
colloquial variant emphasizing atmosphere deterioration
São Paulo
aumentar a insatisfação / agravar a situação
more technical/business context usage
Portugal
aumentar o descontentamento / intensificar a insatisfação
Portuguese variant prefers 'descontentamento' in some contexts

Related Words

dissatisfactiondiscontentfrustrationgrievancecomplaintmalaise

Related Idioms & Phrases

add insult to injury
salt in the wound
pour oil on troubled waters
rock the boat
stir the pot
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