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

Trump is dissatisfied with the defense industry’s performance. —Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026

Despite the strong growth numbers, many Americans are dissatisfied with the state of the economy and especially the high cost of living. —Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026

When Iranian leaders moved to cut spending on subsidies that help Iranians afford basic essentials, thousands of protesters already dissatisfied with Iran’s political leadership finally took to the streets. —Shooka Bidarian, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026

What’s harder, but more necessary, is being dissatisfied on behalf of others. —David Williamson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1630, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dissatisfied

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