Synonyms of dissatisfied

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adjective

(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frustrated
• displeased
• disillusioned
• discontented
• unhappy
• aggrieved
• disgruntled
• disappointed
• disturbed
• depressed
• discontent
• out of joint
• upset
• malcontent
• unfulfilled
• disenchanted
• sad
• perturbed
• miserable
• dejected
• disquieted
• despairing
• disconsolate
• despondent
• sorrowful
• joyless
• inconsolable
• downcast
• doleful
• mournful
• downhearted
• forlorn
• low-spirited
• hangdog
• down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfied
• content
• contented
• pleased
• happy
• glad
• joyful
• joyous
• delighted
• gratified
• blissful
• triumphant
• jubilant
• exultant
• elated

dissatisfied

2 of 2

verb

past tense of dissatisfy

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disappointed
• let down
• upset
• discontented
• displeased
• cheated
• failed
• disillusioned
• distressed
• disgruntled
• disenchanted
• chagrined
• deceived
• deluded
• bummed (out)
• mocked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfied
• contented
• gratified
• fulfilled
• gladdened

2

as in displeased

to make discontented

an administrative assistant dissatisfied by her meager paycheck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• displeased
• discontented
• annoyed
• irritated
• disgruntled
• disturbed
• disaffected
• upset
• depressed
• alienated
• agitated
• estranged
• perturbed
• aggrieved
• irked
• disquieted
• saddened
• peeved
• nettled
• discomposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfied
• pleased
• contented
• gratified
• delighted
• tickled
• gladdened
• calmed
• soothed
• tranquilized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dissatisfied

Adjective

Risks caused by a lack of diverse perspectives include security, reputation and flight risk for dissatisfied staff. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Those who are dissatisfied with the way things are are catalysts in the making of a better world. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026

Verb

After a series of coups by officers dissatisfied with lagging counterterrorism efforts, juntas in the three countries booted France altogether, establishing close ties with Russia instead. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026

The protagonist tacks between monikers, dissatisfied by what each represents. — JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025