dissatisfied

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adjective

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

dissatisfied

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past tense and past participle of dissatisfy

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Examples of dissatisfied in a Sentence

Adjective the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied
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Adjective
That included voluntarily supplying law enforcement with lists of disgruntled current and former employees, and of the names of dissatisfied customers. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 In the meantime, we’re left to deal with a motorless John Cena vehicle that adapts a popular brand of small toy cars designed for creative young children into a bloated adventure saga designed for and about dissatisfied suburban fortysomethings. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 Independents are dissatisfied Midterm congressional elections serve as a referendum on the president’s performance. — Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 Different views on the topic Hilton defends the ad as a humorous, provocative way to reach Californians who are dissatisfied with the state’s direction but might not ordinarily consider voting Republican. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissatisfied

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1630, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Oct. 2026.

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