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 new survey shows that a majority of Americans are dissatisfied with Trump's handling of key issues such as immigration and the economy, areas long considered his strengths. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025 The new team went on to shoot multiple episodes, but Marvel Studios was dissatisfied, ultimately replacing the creative team with showrunner Dario Scardapane. Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025 The duo agreed that women were dissatisfied with the offerings on the market and deserved more. Emily Burns, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025 In 2021, ManoMano was dissatisfied with its logistics partner and had made that rare decision to sever the relationship. Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.

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