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 widespread pullback shows that companies are dissatisfied with the return on investment on AI.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Park explained his decision to run in an interview with Salon, saying he reached out to Meng’s office following the arrest and was dissatisfied with their response.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Consumers are dissatisfied with high price levels for essentials, like eggs at $4.50, rather than just the inflation rate.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Busby Berkeley was the show’s dance director, but Lew Fields, the director, was dissatisfied with Berkeley’s work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But even with this luxury, Steve was still dissatisfied.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

dissatisfied

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