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

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

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

Let us be dissatisfied until that day when nobody will shout, “White Power!" when nobody will shout, “Black Power!" but everybody will talk about God’s power and human power.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

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