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

Examples of dissatisfied in a Sentence

the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied
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Throughout his campaign, Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety, wildfire response and government spending, positioning himself as a political outsider challenging the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing support from frustrated voters dissatisfied with current leadership. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 More and more, dissatisfied voters are turning to extremes. Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Rural and urban voters are dissatisfied. Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 Smith-Njigba then posted a close-up picture of his dissatisfied face on his Instagram Stories. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissatisfied

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1630, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 May. 2026.

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