Antonyms of noun satisfaction

1 of 5 senses of satisfaction

Sense 1
satisfaction -- (the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction")
       Antonym of dissatisfaction (Sense 1)
      => dissatisfaction -- (the feeling of being displeased and discontent; "he was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the service he received")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun satisfaction

5 senses of satisfaction

Sense 1
satisfaction -- (the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction")
       => contentment -- (happiness with one's situation in life)

Sense 2
gratification, satisfaction -- (state of being gratified or satisfied; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time")
       => emotional state, spirit -- (the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose")

Sense 3
atonement, expiation, satisfaction -- (compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store")
       => damages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redress -- (a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury)

Sense 4
satisfaction -- ((law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation; "the full and final satisfaction of the claim")
       => payment -- (a sum of money paid or a claim discharged)

Sense 5
satisfaction -- (act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services")
       => change -- (the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election")

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