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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Harris suggested Hogan could be that alternative, positioning himself as the clear choice for those dissatisfied with Moore’s leadership. Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2025 Higher operational expenses, dissatisfied customers and revenue leakage. Uli Erxleben, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Broccoli was reportedly incredibly dissatisfied with Amazon and Salke. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025 Many high-earning women are dissatisfied with the amount of domestic labor they are still expected to do. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 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 Apr. 2025.

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