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

• 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

Of course, dissatisfied customers, operational disruptions, communication breakdowns and such are bound to affect you from time to time. —Vinayak Mahtani, Forbes.com, 8 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

As Democrats remain dissatisfied with Justice Department's records compliance with a House Oversight Committee subpoena, the Rules panel is likely to resume its pressure campaign that could invariably renew the stalemate. —Lauren Peller, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1630, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dissatisfied

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