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
Those looking for a decorative utility cart for their home or office were unsatisfied with this model’s aesthetic.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Not quite Market watchers hoping for a new S&P 500 record were left unsatisfied on Wednesday after the benchmark index ended the session near the flatline — still less than 1% from its February all-time high.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Apparently unsatisfied with the superior versions Europeans already had, Audi even whipped up a special S6 Plus version for the car’s final year of 1997, which came with a 322-hp version of the V-8 and a six-speed manual as standard equipment.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Should that lien go unsatisfied, the county can seek to foreclose and could acquire the property as collateral for the unpaid lien.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Not quite Market watchers hoping for a new S&P 500 record were left unsatisfied on Wednesday after the benchmark index ended the session near the flatline — still less than 1% from its February all-time high.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Apparently unsatisfied with the superior versions Europeans already had, Audi even whipped up a special S6 Plus version for the car’s final year of 1997, which came with a 322-hp version of the V-8 and a six-speed manual as standard equipment.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Should that lien go unsatisfied, the county can seek to foreclose and could acquire the property as collateral for the unpaid lien.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsatisfied
Adjective
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Some analysts have identified widespread dissatisfaction within the Democratic base, with multiple polls indicating that a large share of Democratic voters are dissatisfied with current leadership and want new voices at the top of the party.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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The survey also showed that just 22% of respondents were dissatisfied with the number of youth sports facilities in the county.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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According to Juvenile, the call was made by upper management and left him — and fans — confused and disappointed.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Part of me is still disappointed that the excellent NES version of the original Gradius, otherwise known as the first video game to ever feature the iconic Konami Code, didn’t make the cut, but hopefully that just means more collections are on the way.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
6 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
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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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“Unsatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsatisfied. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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