dissatisfied

adjective

dis·​sat·​is·​fied (ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd How to pronounce dissatisfied (audio)
: expressing or showing lack of satisfaction : not pleased or satisfied
dissatisfied customers
dissatisfied with his response

Examples of dissatisfied in a Sentence

the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied
Recent Examples on the Web Almost half of those surveyed are dissatisfied at how well the City of Wauwatosa is planning and managing redevelopment. Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2024 Be sure to address issues and follow up with any dissatisfied patients. Sacha Obaid, M.d., Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 The campaign's consistent outreach is just one part of Harris' overall path to Election Day, but now, with no bigger names left on the table for support, the vice president will likely find out if there's more support to be had from dissatisfied Republicans -- or if she's already maxed out. Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2024 But with Vice President Kamala Harris' entry into the race, the voters dissatisfied with both candidates may be declining. Erin Doherty, Axios, 4 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dissatisfied 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1630, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dissatisfied was circa 1630

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“Dissatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfied. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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