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
Between feeling overqualified or unsatisfied, many end up leaving their first post-military job within a year.
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Adam Wray, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Tucked in a corner of the makeshift media center, Broncos coach Sean Payton sounded settled-in but unsatisfied.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
The situation escalated when the man, apparently unsatisfied with the poster's answer to his request, tried to pressure him further.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
The finger proves inadequate, leaving the gravedigger lonely and unsatisfied.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adam Wray, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Tucked in a corner of the makeshift media center, Broncos coach Sean Payton sounded settled-in but unsatisfied.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
The situation escalated when the man, apparently unsatisfied with the poster's answer to his request, tried to pressure him further.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
The finger proves inadequate, leaving the gravedigger lonely and unsatisfied.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsatisfied
Adjective
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The new survey shows that a majority of Americans are dissatisfied with Trump's handling of key issues such as immigration and the economy, areas long considered his strengths.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The new team went on to shoot multiple episodes, but Marvel Studios was dissatisfied, ultimately replacing the creative team with showrunner Dario Scardapane.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the meantime, Stuttgart will be a bit disappointed by the point.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS SPACE CADETS – Gayle King 'very disappointed' by response to Blue Origin flight.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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In truth, Moyes had cut a frustrated figure throughout Saturday’s defeat.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The first-term lawmaker is the only incumbent Senate Democrat up for reelection in 2026 in a state carried by Trump, with a path to victory that hinges on winning over voters who supported the president and turning out a frustrated Democratic base.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Unsatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsatisfied. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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