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 poll also revealed that people are generally dissatisfied with everything; respondents expressed little to no confidence in Congress, the media, political parties, the Supreme Court or the presidency. —NPR, 19 Nov. 2025

There's a lot of negativity in sentiments expressed about the deal among Democrats — top picks are frustrated, dissatisfied and also pessimistic, in front of even relieved. —Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025

The film is about an actor, still well known and ostensibly successful, who feels dissatisfied with his creative choices and disconnected from the people around him. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2025

The school might be dissatisfied with the team’s performance, believe the players no longer listen to the coach, or maybe there’s a falling out between the coach and the athletic director. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1630, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dissatisfied

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• acetonide
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• borohydride
• chalcogenide
• commodified
• decalcified
• declassified
• disaccharide