dissatisfied
adjective
dis·sat·is·fied
(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd 
: expressing or showing lack of satisfaction : not pleased or satisfied
dissatisfied customers
dissatisfied with his response
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Examples of dissatisfied in a Sentence
the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied
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Since Musk acquired Twitter—and renamed it X—in 2022, users dissatisfied with his platform changes have explored alternatives, and his involvement in the 2024 presidential campaign has encouraged some to leave X altogether.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Over the past several decades, various forces have eroded physician autonomy, leaving many dissatisfied and burned out.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Bondi has been warmly welcomed by Senate Republicans during meetings on Capitol Hill, but Durbin remains dissatisfied with her nomination and has signaled her hearing will be contentious.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
The employee collected cash while the two suspects waited, but the suspect appeared dissatisfied with the amount and waved it away.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Over the past several decades, various forces have eroded physician autonomy, leaving many dissatisfied and burned out.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Bondi has been warmly welcomed by Senate Republicans during meetings on Capitol Hill, but Durbin remains dissatisfied with her nomination and has signaled her hearing will be contentious.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
The employee collected cash while the two suspects waited, but the suspect appeared dissatisfied with the amount and waved it away.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Dissatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfied. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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