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DISSATISFACTION Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word dissatisfaction. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word dissatisfaction. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISSATISFACTION

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agitation
nounn
noun

• a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• the feeling of being agitated; not calm

• disturbance usually in protest

• the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)

anger
nounn
noun

• a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

• the state of being angry

• belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)

verb

• make angry

• become angry

annoyance
nounn
noun

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

• an unpleasant person who is annoying or exasperating

• something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

bitterness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

• a rough and bitter manner

• the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

• the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

chagrin
nounn
noun

• strong feelings of embarrassment

verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

disappointment
nounn
noun

• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

• an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone

disapproval
nounn
noun

• a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

• the expression of disapproval

• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

• the act of disapproving or condemning

discontent
nounn
adjective

• showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

noun

• a longing for something better than the present situation

verb

• make dissatisfied

discontentment
nounn
noun

• a longing for something better than the present situation

displeasure
nounn
noun

• the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

disquiet
nounn
noun

• a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

• the trait of seeming ill at ease

verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

exasperation
nounn
noun

• an exasperated feeling of annoyance

• actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)

frustration
nounn
noun

• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

• an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

• a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

irritation
nounn
noun

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• a sudden outburst of anger

• (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

• the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

• an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

resentment
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

unhappiness
nounn
noun

• emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

• state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief

vexation
nounn
noun

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

Best Hypernyms For DISSATISFACTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dissatisfaction, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
discontent anger annoyance bitterness discontentedness discontentment displeasure frustration irritation resentment unease unhappiness unrest

Alternatives for AGITATION

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