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/kəˌrɪər dɪsətɪsˈfækʃən/ · car·e·er dis·sat·is·fac·tion
noun
  1. A feeling of discontent or unhappiness with one's job or profession. After being passed over for a promotion, she felt a growing sense of career dissatisfaction.
  2. A state of being unfulfilled or unhappy with one's career choices or progress. He struggled with career dissatisfaction after realizing his degree wasn't leading to the job he wanted.

Synonyms

discontentunhappinessdissatisfactiondisillusionmentfrustrationdisappointmentunfulfillmentalienation

Antonyms

contentmentsatisfactionfulfillmenthappinessjob satisfactioncareer fulfillment
Did you know? Career dissatisfaction is a common phenomenon, with studies suggesting that up to 50% of employees experience some level of dissatisfaction with their jobs.

Related terms

job satisfactioncareer fulfillmentprofessional developmentcareer goalswork-life balanceemployee engagementcareer change
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026