unsatisfied

adjective

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

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Mark remains unsatisfied, however, and is continuing to seek out answers about what’s really going on at Lumon. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024 While Variety reported that a deal was close to fruition, one very important figure appears unsatisfied where things stand. Andrew Marchand, The Athletic, 4 Dec. 2024 Many developing countries would be unsatisfied if a number in billions is proposed. Simi Thambi​, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 And this isn’t sitting well with their colleagues—the study notes that about 46% of board members and executives are unsatisfied or worried with the amount of time boards are spending on the new technology. Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unsatisfied 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Dec. 2024.

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