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

Examples of unsatisfied in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Why Are Some Patients Dissatisfied After Undergoing a Hair Transplant? Here are a few reasons why some people may be unsatisfied with their hair transplants. Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024 No Labels repeatedly said their impetus was to give an alternative choice to voters unsatisfied with Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024 Young millennials and Gen Zers said everything from crippling debt and inflated rent prices to social media's comparison culture has left them exhausted and unsatisfied. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024 The background photo on his X (formerly Twitter) profile is of a young Kobe Bryant, gripping what looks like his first NBA championship trophy, looking grateful but unsatisfied all at once. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024 Shari Redstone, president of Paramount's parent company National Amusements, is reportedly unsatisfied with Apollo Global Management’s $11 billion offer for the entertainment company’s movie studio. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024 State lawmakers can use a process called conference committees if a bill passes both chambers but the original author is unsatisfied with the final product. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024 But many troops on the front line felt unsatisfied with Zelensky’s explanation for Zaluzhny’s sacking. Serhiy Morgunov, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024 In a world where employees are used to changing jobs if unsatisfied, the right workplace arrangement could lead to stability and retention. Gerard Szatvanyi, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

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