as in frustrated
having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions
the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied
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as in disappointed
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
a restaurant serving portions that will not dissatisfy even the heartiest eater
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as in displeased
to make discontented
an administrative assistant dissatisfied by her meager paycheck
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Recent Examples of dissatisfied
Jody Bhagat, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Overall, 56% are dissatisfied with the direction the country is taking.
—Dana Blanton, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
However, dissatisfied with the traveling involved with being in a jazz group, Schifrin signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer, moved to Los Angeles, and scored his first American film, 1964’s Rhino!
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
In particular, ensure clients who are dissatisfied with your products and services can access your customer service department and be turned into loyal customers by agents encouraging them to actively participate in the community.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Adjective
The challenge is that most banks are dissatisfied with their current state of data quality, readiness and availability.
—Jody Bhagat, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Overall, 56% are dissatisfied with the direction the country is taking.
—Dana Blanton, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
However, dissatisfied with the traveling involved with being in a jazz group, Schifrin signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer, moved to Los Angeles, and scored his first American film, 1964’s Rhino!
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
In particular, ensure clients who are dissatisfied with your products and services can access your customer service department and be turned into loyal customers by agents encouraging them to actively participate in the community.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfied
Adjective
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The trend comes as many of the young adults of Gen Z — digital natives who came of age during the pandemic — have become frustrated with modern socializing.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Leaders notice when someone can pause—whether stressed, frustrated, anxious or overly excited—and check their emotions before responding.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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CMOs who fail to bridge this gap risk finding themselves with supportive but ultimately disappointed chief executives.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Others were disappointed on the teen's behalf that her dad didn't step in to support her.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the Democratic Party needs to promote a political, economic and social platform that appeals to both its loyal core and disillusioned voters.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Based on King’s 1979 dystopian horror novel of the same name, The Long Walk takes place in a disillusioned America that is entertained by a competition called The Long Walk— a challenge in which 50 teenage boys walk continuously without rest.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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Not seeing his name on the list should have annoyed him.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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While typically a crowd at a concert might have been annoyed that the performer stopped the show to have a chat with a fan, the audience couldn’t have been more supportive and receptive.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The gleefully gutsy horror movie (in theaters now) stars real-life married actors Alison Brie and Dave Franco as Millie and Tim, a complacent, discontented couple whose bodies start to fuse after a hiking trip gone haywire.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Both parties were riven by arguments over slavery, prompting some discontented members to establish an alternative.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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As with almost any change, some residents were unhappy, mostly about being told to slow down.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump was unhappy with July’s U.S. jobs report, which showed hiring slowing (with 73,000 jobs added, compared to 100,000 predicted) and revised past months’ numbers.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Compare her legendary response to an aggrieved letter to the editor—’Oh, wow’— to Dunne’s many-thousand-word essay ‘Critical,’ recounting various slights in print against him and Didion.—
Book Marks
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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The idea here is that if a party or their counsel have done something egregious wrong in litigation, the proper remedy is for the court to issue sanctions and fines ― not that the aggrieved party initiate even more litigation about those wrongs.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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In fact, several players have taken a unique approach to show support for the disgruntled player on Friday.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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In 2020, a disgruntled litigant posing as a deliveryman opened fire at the New Jersey home of District Judge Esther Salas, killing her 20-year-old son Daniel Anderl.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
31 July 2025
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“Dissatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfied. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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