dissatisfied

adjective

dis·​sat·​is·​fied (ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd How to pronounce dissatisfied (audio)
: 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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The brands that double down on efforts to retain customers through engagement and personalized experiences stand to win on two fronts–retaining more customers while attracting consumers dissatisfied with their current banking experience. Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Others are dissatisfied with how their school districts are doing academically. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025 But Moody quickly grew dissatisfied with the group and quit during a European tour in the fall of 2003. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025 Some people are dissatisfied with the decision by Texas, citing constitutional concerns. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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