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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They are trying strategies like offering bigger return windows, innovative exchange deals and a more personal level of service for dissatisfied customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

All are dissatisfied and all wind up involved with unions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The announcement comes as polling shows Americans are dissatisfied with the economy and concerned about the cost of living.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

"When I met him, I had no idea who he was. He was just a guy from Odesa, always sad and dissatisfied with something," said fellow soldier and friend Dmytro Gudz.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Seems like I’m the most dissatisfied person in the whole world.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

dissatisfied

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