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
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.
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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
But Weapons is far more consistently weird than scary, which might leave some genre freaks feeling unsatisfied.
—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
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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
But Weapons is far more consistently weird than scary, which might leave some genre freaks feeling unsatisfied.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsatisfied
Adjective
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Many female officers were dissatisfied with the arrangement.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Among a roster of great supporting performances, the standout is Yeom Hye-ran as a dissatisfied wife whose path crosses with Man-soo repeatedly and with audacious results.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Barnes is displeased with how the events have ultimately unfolded.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The green-and-gold faithful were again displeased as UTSA took over in Rams territory.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The actor went on to say that he was disappointed to miss the Grey’s Anatomy tribute.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Mavs are not too concerned, or disappointed, that their franchise-altering player will make his debut with the team 40 miles west of Dallas.—
Mac Engel
October 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The uprisings moved through the region as the Arab Spring ignited, and tens of millions of frustrated residents went online to coordinate.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Brown has appeared frustrated with his limited role in the offense.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Unsatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsatisfied. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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