as in dissatisfied
having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions
The homeowner was unsatisfied with the contractor's work and asked him to redo it.
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Recent Examples of unsatisfied
But Weapons is far more consistently weird than scary, which might leave some genre freaks feeling unsatisfied.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
But after years of being unsatisfied with the lack of solutions to the discomfort of existing in the heat, Katie Sturino decided to take matters into her own hands.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
With Trump unsatisfied at the pace of arrests and deportations, his administration reportedly set a daily arrest quota of 3,000 arrests, several media outlets reported, including NBC News.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Residents remain unsatisfied From safety concerns to property damage, residents have been dealing with the cows roaming its neighborhood streets for more than a year.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
But after years of being unsatisfied with the lack of solutions to the discomfort of existing in the heat, Katie Sturino decided to take matters into her own hands.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
With Trump unsatisfied at the pace of arrests and deportations, his administration reportedly set a daily arrest quota of 3,000 arrests, several media outlets reported, including NBC News.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Residents remain unsatisfied From safety concerns to property damage, residents have been dealing with the cows roaming its neighborhood streets for more than a year.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsatisfied
Adjective
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As Democrats remain dissatisfied with Justice Department's records compliance with a House Oversight Committee subpoena, the Rules panel is likely to resume its pressure campaign that could invariably renew the stalemate.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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People become dissatisfied with their original plans and pursue other avenues, and recruiters and business leaders now see this as a positive rather than a sign of someone being unreliable.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sanders was certainly displeased after the loss to the Yellow Jackets.—
Shane Shoemaker,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Expert weighs in Fain is under a critical gaze and a barrage of criticism, with a watchdog monitor on one side and displeased members charging from the other.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The pop star's fans were sorely disappointed when the first four episodes of the series' second season debuted without an appearance by Gaga, whose guest-starring role in the gothy drama has been teased by Netflix for months.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This does not seem to be a man with skeletons in his closet and those hunting for them here will leave disappointed.—
Caleb Hammond,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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And with creativity and innovation so discouraged, an employee who thrives with an entrepreneurial spirit might feel stifled or frustrated.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, at a meeting in Olive Branch, Hiatt faced frustrated farmers.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Unsatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsatisfied. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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