dissatisfied

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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

dissatisfied

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past tense and past participle of dissatisfy

Synonyms of dissatisfied

Adjective

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

Examples of dissatisfied in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Researchers explored why consumers are so dissatisfied with the taste of tomatoes in the store. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

But there was no provision in the contract to replace him if either side was dissatisfied — a flaw the jury blamed on Nossaman. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Many are dissatisfied with democracy, perceiving participation as mere consultation without consequence. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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). — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1630, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dissatisfied

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