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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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The trust said it recognises some families remain dissatisfied and it takes feedback seriously.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Career coaches suggest strategies for dissatisfied workers, including identifying specific dislikes and focusing on a larger purpose.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

They’re tired of his drama, unconvinced of his loyalty, dissatisfied with the results, and ready to embrace fresh new franchise faces.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 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

Let us be dissatisfied until America will no longer have a high blood pressure of creeds and an anemia of deeds.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry