unsatisfied

adjective un·sat·is·fied \ ˌən-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd \

|Updated on: 25 Jun 2018

Definition of unsatisfied

: not satisfied

He is unsatisfied with the direction his life has taken.

unsatisfied customers

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However, many observers outside the investigation are unsatisfied with this declaration of surrender.

— jeff wise, Popular Mechanics, "What If They Were Looking for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in the Wrong Place All Along?," 8 June 2018
The guard, unsatisfied, did a background check, found an open deportation warrant from 2010, and called ICE.

— julia felsenthal, Vogue, "En el Séptimo Día," 8 June 2018
There’s only one person unsatisfied with their offer, and that’s Taylor.

— refinery29.com, "Billions Season 3, Episode 11 Recap: "Forward Momentum Above All Things"," 4 June 2018
An initial presentation of their internal investigation May 14 left Kyle Plush's family and others unsatisfied, and the city council told police to return Tuesday.

— dan sewell, Fox News, "Police face more questions on 911 response to trapped teen," 28 May 2018
Representatives from McDonald’s attended the meeting and answered questions, though after the vote some residents remained unsatisfied.

— jesse wright, chicagotribune.com, "Burr Ridge will soon get its first McDonald's. Some say it'll bring traffic, crime and bad smells.," 15 May 2018
The mothers are demanding more state funding to care for their children, but so far have been unsatisfied with what the government has offered them.

— Washington Post, "Poles march to denounce government, erosion of democracy," 12 May 2018
The mothers are demanding more state funding to care for their children, but so far have been unsatisfied with what the government has offered them.

— vanessa gera, The Seattle Times, "Poles march to denounce government, erosion of democracy," 12 May 2018
Here’s just a sampling of the anger and outrage expressed by unsatisfied fans on social media Tuesday morning: Attendance at Wembley Stadium for last few NFL games has been around 84,500.

— rob tornoe, Philly.com, "'Absolute con!' Eagles fans livid over Ticketmaster problems for London game," 1 May 2018

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adjective un·sat·is·fied \ ˌən-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd \

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1 : not fulfilled

an unsatisfied ambition

2 : not pleased I was unsatisfied with his explanation.

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