dissatisfied
adjective
dis·sat·is·fied
(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd 
: expressing or showing lack of satisfaction : not pleased or satisfied
dissatisfied customers
dissatisfied with his response
Synonyms
Examples of dissatisfied in a Sentence
the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied
Recent Examples on the Web
Several House Democrats were already dissatisfied with the way social equity protections had played out for marijuana and shared Johnson’s concerns about the impact on small businesses.
—
Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Sixty-nine percent of people were dissatisfied with the way income and wealth are distributed, and 72% of people were dissatisfied with the size and influence of major corporations.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
Although Issa patches up her friendship with her bestie Molly (Yvonne Orji) and winds up in a great spot professionally, many fans were dissatisfied with the finale because of the protagonist's reunion with Lawrence.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Young, for his part, appeared to be dissatisfied with Gabbard’s answers on Snowden during his questioning in the committee hearing.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for dissatisfied 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Sixty-nine percent of people were dissatisfied with the way income and wealth are distributed, and 72% of people were dissatisfied with the size and influence of major corporations.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
Although Issa patches up her friendship with her bestie Molly (Yvonne Orji) and winds up in a great spot professionally, many fans were dissatisfied with the finale because of the protagonist's reunion with Lawrence.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Young, for his part, appeared to be dissatisfied with Gabbard’s answers on Snowden during his questioning in the committee hearing.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for dissatisfied
Articles Related to dissatisfied
Dictionary Entries Near dissatisfied
Cite this Entry
“Dissatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfied. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share