unsatisfied

adjective

un·​sat·​is·​fied ˌən-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd How to pronounce unsatisfied (audio)
Synonyms of unsatisfiednext
: not satisfied
He is unsatisfied with the direction his life has taken.
unsatisfied customers

Examples of unsatisfied in a Sentence

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What is causing this rise in unsatisfied consumers? Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026 Also, some conservatives are unsatisfied with a ban on central bank digital currencies was included in the Senate legislation, because the provision would only be temporary. Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026 In a new interview on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Gill says he was being loudly heckled by an unsatisfied fan. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026 That’s what keeps us unsatisfied. Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsatisfied

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsatisfied was in the 15th century

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“Unsatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsatisfied. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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