dissatisfied

adjective

dis·​sat·​is·​fied (ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd How to pronounce dissatisfied (audio)
: expressing or showing lack of satisfaction : not pleased or satisfied
dissatisfied customers
dissatisfied with his response

Examples of dissatisfied in a Sentence

the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied
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Trump asked his secretaries after a reporter asked the president if any Cabinet members were dissatisfied with Musk's role. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 Customers were dissatisfied when orders were late or incorrect. Ketan Anand, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 The result is an endless stream of addictive content that leaves everyone feeling depressed, scared, and dissatisfied. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025 Americans were mostly satisfied in five areas, mixed in three, and mostly dissatisfied in the rest. Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dissatisfied

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1630, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dissatisfied was circa 1630

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“Dissatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfied. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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