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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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The public has been dissatisfied for the past 20 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

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

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

But even with this luxury, Steve was still dissatisfied.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela