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

The same poll finds the economy is the top issue for 41% of voters, suggesting that while many may be dissatisfied, their priorities are focused rather than vague. —Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026

The band assembled in a cabin near Jamestown to start writing for the next record, and Merchant was dissatisfied. —Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026

While fire recovery efforts are the largest factor (56% dissatisfied), the report notes that eight of the nine categories comprising the index saw declines, with six reaching historic lows. —Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 14 May 2026

Adults who report good sleep satisfaction are nearly twice as likely to flourish in life as those dissatisfied with their rest. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 May 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