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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
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Transparency is also key: clearly disclose any flaws or issues, as attempting to conceal imperfections typically leads to dissatisfied buyers and potential disputes. Benjamin Voyer, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Look for internal opportunities Workers dissatisfied with their current roles may be overlooking internal career opportunities, experts said. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 May 2025 May remained dissatisfied after giving up three runs to the Miami Marlins last Monday. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025 First, Trump’s election win was driven by new or first-time Republican voters who were dissatisfied with the conditions during the Biden presidency. Christian Paz, Vox, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dissatisfied

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 31 May. 2025.

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