dissatisfied

adjective

dis·​sat·​is·​fied (ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd 

: expressing or showing lack of satisfaction : not pleased or satisfied

dissatisfied customers

dissatisfied with his response

Synonyms of dissatisfied

• frustrated
• displeased
• disillusioned
• discontented
• unhappy
• aggrieved
• disgruntled
• disappointed

Examples of dissatisfied in a Sentence

the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied

Recent Examples on the Web

Gen Zers are even more dissatisfied with their opportunities, Blanchflower says, amid factors like underemployment, the Covid-19 pandemic, war, trade tariffs, artificial intelligence, automation and job-hugging. — Jennifer Liu ashton Jackson, CNBC, 29 June 2026

The shooter fled, but authorities said staffers recognized the assailant as Abdulkareem, a dissatisfied patient. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026

Research indicates hiring managers fear overqualified candidates may be dissatisfied, demand more, or leave quickly. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

After being dissatisfied with the response from Verizon support, Collery made the Reddit post and later reached out to Ars. — ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1630, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dissatisfied

• acetamide
• acetonide
• acidified
• antimonide
• beatified
• benzaldehyde
• borohydride
• chalcogenide
• commodified
• decalcified
• declassified
• disaccharide