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work dissatisfaction

[/wɜːrk dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/]
nounpl: work dissatisfactions
insatisfação no trabalho
1. A state of discontent or unhappiness with one's job, working conditions, or employment situation
High work dissatisfaction led to increased employee turnover at the company.
A alta insatisfação no trabalho levou ao aumento da rotatividade de funcionários na empresa.
2. Lack of fulfillment or satisfaction derived from work performance or career progress
The survey revealed widespread work dissatisfaction among the staff.
A pesquisa revelou insatisfação generalizada no trabalho entre o pessoal.
NYC Slang
being over it at work
Synonyms
job dissatisfactionworkplace dissatisfactionoccupational discontentemployment unhappinesswork-related frustration
Antonyms
job satisfactionwork satisfactionoccupational fulfillmentemployment contentment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
insatisfação no trabalho
Most commonly used term in Brazil
São Paulo
insatisfação profissional
Alternative professional terminology
Rio de Janeiro
descontentamento laboral
Less formal variant
Portugal
insatisfação laboral
Common European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

fed up with one's job
not getting fulfillment from work
workplace blues
hating the grind
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