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adjective

(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd How to pronounce dissatisfied (audio)
Definition of dissatisfiednext
as in frustrated
having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied

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dissatisfied

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verb

past tense of dissatisfy
1
as in disappointed
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of a restaurant serving portions that will not dissatisfy even the heartiest eater

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2
as in displeased
to make discontented an administrative assistant dissatisfied by her meager paycheck

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Recent Examples of dissatisfied
Adjective
Giulio a dissatisfied 16-year-old, drifts through life with no enthusiasm for his education or his future, much to his family’s dismay (particularly his endlessly frustrated mother, brilliantly played by Monica Bellucci). — Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 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
Verb
After a series of coups by officers dissatisfied with lagging counterterrorism efforts, juntas in the three countries booted France altogether, establishing close ties with Russia instead. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026 The protagonist tacks between monikers, dissatisfied by what each represents. — JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dissatisfied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfied
  1. frustrated
  2. disappointed
  3. displeased
  4. disillusioned
  5. discontented
  6. unhappy
  7. annoyed
  8. aggrieved
Adjective
  • When John finally reunites with Hal (who charges the ring against the lantern while quickly muttering his oath), the frustrated protégé immediately confronts his teacher with all the suspicions he was meant to keep secret.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Counsell remained frustrated by the balk call after the inning ended.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi was disappointed that Spence wanted to join Inter rather than stay and compete with Pedro Porro, Andy Robertson and Destiny Udogie.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Corporate movers Walmart shares tumbled 9% after its outlook disappointed Wall Street, a warning sign for consumer spending heading into the back half of the year from America's largest retailer.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of disappointed
Verb
  • Sadat was killed by Muslim extremists who were displeased with Sadat’s foreign and domestic policies.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • When the restaurant informed the couple that they were not permitted to offer special alcoholic deals due to local restrictions, the couple was displeased.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of displeased
Adjective
  • Six months later, a disillusioned Stapleton resigned, claiming she had been demoted during the most recent restructuring as retaliation for helping to spearhead the walkout.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Set in Georgia in the 1970s, the book focuses on Velma Henry, a disillusioned civil rights activist.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of disillusioned
Verb
  • Claude has apparently sought to siphon users discontented with ChatGPT, unveiling an update in February that allows users to import their data from competitor AI chatbots.
    — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Humans are the only animals known to be discontented with natural selection.
    — Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Definition of discontented
Adjective
  • That may explain why Trump is unhappy with the cost of borrowing.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Let’s see where the line is drawn, but someone will be unhappy.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of unhappy
Verb
  • Millard was either won over by Makowsky’s passion or annoyed into agreement by his persistence.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
  • There is a section of NASCAR fans today that are annoyed that Kyle Larson won the Knoxville race.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of annoyed
Adjective
  • Schiltz added that any aggrieved teacher can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In a later conversation in that same episode, the women’s roles are switched — Rhaenyra is no longer the impatient interrogator but an aggrieved ruler who has no idea how to govern; Alicent is the soothing confidant offering wisdom to welcome ears.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of aggrieved

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“Dissatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfied. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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