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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Merz's poll ratings have plummeted -- a survey this week by Forsa showed only 14 percent were satisfied with him, against 84 percent who were dissatisfied.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

For a thrilling moment, the movie is a platonic rom-com about two dissatisfied artists coming together from opposite directions: Danny crumpling under mass scrutiny, Rick weary of obscurity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

But the company then takes an extra step: It tries to win over dissatisfied buyers with a product that is more to their liking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The north London MP has threatened to begin canvassing support if Sir Keir's address leaves her "dissatisfied" with his plan to turn the party's fortunes around.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Cade was athletic, smart, energetic, and high maintenance; Monica was quiet, brooding, and dissatisfied.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

dissatisfied

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