dissatisfied

adjective

dis·​sat·​is·​fied (ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd How to pronounce dissatisfied (audio)
Synonyms of dissatisfiednext
: expressing or showing lack of satisfaction : not pleased or satisfied
dissatisfied customers
dissatisfied with his response

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Examples of dissatisfied in a Sentence

the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied
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Tannehill and Tagovailoa were high first-round picks seen as franchise quarterbacks, but the franchise eventually moved on, dissatisfied, done with both. — Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Rogers sought to capitalize on divisions within the Democratic Party, arguing that voters dissatisfied with the primary outcome should consider supporting his campaign. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026 Risks caused by a lack of diverse perspectives include security, reputation and flight risk for dissatisfied staff. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Those who are dissatisfied with the way things are are catalysts in the making of a better world. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissatisfied

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1630, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dissatisfied was circa 1630

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“Dissatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfied. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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