unsatisfied

adjective

un·​sat·​is·​fied ˌən-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd How to pronounce unsatisfied (audio)
: not satisfied
He is unsatisfied with the direction his life has taken.
unsatisfied customers

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These are hearty meals that won’t leave you hungry or unsatisfied, but may leave you with leftovers! Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 After public comment ended, the unsatisfied group funneled out of the building. Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025 Bar advocates, who represent about 80% of indigent clients charged with crimes in the Bay State, have been on strike since May and have continued their work stoppage as their demands for a living wage remain unsatisfied. Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025 Palantir’s stock growth is likely welcomed news for investors who have been unsatisfied with the performance of other tech companies like Tesla, Apple, and Amazon, which are all in the red this year. Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsatisfied

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsatisfied was in the 15th century

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“Unsatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsatisfied. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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