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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In particular, ensure clients who are dissatisfied with your products and services can access your customer service department and be turned into loyal customers by agents encouraging them to actively participate in the community. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 Polls show that half of U.S. adults are dissatisfied with the federal disclosures in the Epstein case, potentially fueling broader discontent ahead of the 2026 elections. Amanda Castro hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025 No surprise: According to a recent Gallup poll, 73% of adults are dissatisfied with the quality of public education. Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 16 July 2025 Many fans liked that pairing, but others were overall dissatisfied with the new Casa Amor format, which many felt weakened the loyalty test that the challenge typically creates. Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 8 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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