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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This view was famously articulated by Alfred Adler, who saw ambition as the inability to be satisfied with one’s achievements, or the ability to remain always dissatisfied with them. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, its parent company, UnitedHealth Group (UHG), has faced criticism from dissatisfied patients who claim that the insurer denied essential care coverage. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 But Stewart, a legendary perfectionist, is still dissatisfied with the final product. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024 Police said Fan was dissatisfied with the division of property after his divorce, according to an initial investigation. Peter Guo, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 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 26 Dec. 2024.

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