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
Examples of dissatisfied in a Sentence
the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied
Recent Examples on the Web
Many parents are dissatisfied with the public schools their children are assigned to, but their options are often limited by the availability of private school options and their ability to afford tuition.
—
Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The women were dissatisfied with the handling of the complaint made with Brookfield police, so one of them contacted an individual who was with the Danbury Police Department, the lawsuit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
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
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.
Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The women were dissatisfied with the handling of the complaint made with Brookfield police, so one of them contacted an individual who was with the Danbury Police Department, the lawsuit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for dissatisfied
Articles Related to dissatisfied
Cite this Entry
“Dissatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfied. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share