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Definitions

dissatisfied

[dis-sat-is-fahyd] / dɪsˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪd /
ADJECTIVE
not satisfied or pleased
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discontented
STRONG
annoyed begrudging bothered complaining disaffected disappointed disgruntled displeased fretting frustrated griping grudging grumbling irked jaundiced kvetching offended sniveling unhappy vexed
WEAK
crabby critical ennuied envious faultfinding fed-up fretful grumpy insatiable jealous malcontent malcontented not happy not satisfied picky plaintive put out querulous sulky sullen unappeased unassuaged unfulfilled ungratified unsated unsatisfied
Antonyms
STRONG
contented happy pleased satisfied
WEAK
fulfilled gratified

Example Sentences

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However, both the Socialist-led government and victims' organisations have been dissatisfied with the scheme's model, which did not allow input or oversight from outside the Church.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

At the recent policy meeting, Lee resurrected the idea as a way to appeal to the country’s youth, which has grown more dissatisfied with him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

But the terminally dissatisfied Carol would rather stew in her own low-grade depression and angst that forfeit her free will.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

“It is like smelling bad, spoiled salsa! Yuck!!” raved another dissatisfied customer.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

But even with this luxury, Steve was still dissatisfied.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela