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
Examples of dissatisfied in a Sentence
the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied
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Some analysts have identified widespread dissatisfaction within the Democratic base, with multiple polls indicating that a large share of Democratic voters are dissatisfied with current leadership and want new voices at the top of the party.
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
The survey also showed that just 22% of respondents were dissatisfied with the number of youth sports facilities in the county.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Canada faces a 35% tariff The U.S.’s northern neighbor got a higher rate because Trump is dissatisfied with Canada’s efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
What the White House has tried to do hasn't satisfied many, including in his base — and could make for headaches for swing-district Republicans
A CNN survey conducted July 10-13 found half of respondents were dissatisfied with how much information has been released, including 4 in 10 Republicans.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 25 July 2025
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
The survey also showed that just 22% of respondents were dissatisfied with the number of youth sports facilities in the county.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Canada faces a 35% tariff The U.S.’s northern neighbor got a higher rate because Trump is dissatisfied with Canada’s efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
What the White House has tried to do hasn't satisfied many, including in his base — and could make for headaches for swing-district Republicans
A CNN survey conducted July 10-13 found half of respondents were dissatisfied with how much information has been released, including 4 in 10 Republicans.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 25 July 2025
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“Dissatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfied. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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