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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However, the players union, the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association, dissatisfied with the PHF, formed its own league, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Others are dissatisfied with how their school districts are doing academically.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 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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Astounded, confused disappointed?—
Steve Sedgwick,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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These are just a couple of people (both actors are wonderfully natural) a bit disappointed by life, who find each other at the right time.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Xu said, noting that frustrated clients began moving funds to Japan, Hong Kong and Dubai instead.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Service is also a realistic story about a frustrated middle-aged former journalist and aspiring novelist idling in an ultra-low-paying job.—
Susan Coll
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Unsatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsatisfied. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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