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dissatisfaction
The feeling or state of not being satisfied with a situation, a performance, or a person; a lack of satisfaction.
In der Belegschaft herrscht große Unzufriedenheit über die neuen Arbeitsbedingungen.
There is great dissatisfaction among the workforce about the new working conditions.
This noun consists of the prefix 'un-' and the word 'Zufriedenheit' (satisfaction). The prefix 'un-' means 'not', so the word describes the state of not being satisfied.
Die Unzufriedenheit der Kunden ist ein ernstes Problem für das Unternehmen.
Customer dissatisfaction is a serious problem for the company.
The noun 'die Unzufriedenheit' (dissatisfaction) describes the state expressed by the adjective 'unzufrieden' (dissatisfied). If someone 'unzufrieden ist' (is dissatisfied), that person feels 'Unzufriedenheit' (dissatisfaction).
Er war sehr unzufrieden und konnte seine Unzufriedenheit kaum verbergen.
He was very dissatisfied and could hardly hide his dissatisfaction.
To name the reason for the dissatisfaction, use 'mit' + dative for a person or thing, or 'über' + accusative for a situation or action.
Die Mitarbeiter zeigten ihre Unzufriedenheit mit dem neuen Management.
The employees showed their dissatisfaction with the new management.
Unzufriedenheit is often described with verbs that express a state or a development. Typical phrases are: 'es herrscht Unzufriedenheit' (there is dissatisfaction), 'die Unzufriedenheit wächst' (dissatisfaction is growing), or 'seine Unzufriedenheit äußern' (to express one's dissatisfaction).
Unter den Bürgern wächst die Unzufriedenheit mit der Regierung.
Dissatisfaction with the government is growing among the citizens.
disappointment
Enttäuschung refers to the feeling that follows an unfulfilled hope or expectation. Unzufriedenheit is more general: it means that you are not satisfied with a situation, performance, or person; a specific disappointed expectation is not necessary. After a poor result, either word may fit, depending on what is being emphasized.
Die Unzufriedenheit mit dem Reiseangebot blieb groß, auch ohne eine bestimmte Erwartung.
Our dissatisfaction with the travel options remained high, even without a specific expectation.
Die Enttäuschung über die abgesagte Reise war groß, weil wir uns darauf gefreut hatten.
We were very disappointed that the trip was canceled because we had been looking forward to it.
