dissatisfied
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- dissatisfiedly adverb
- dissatisfiedness noun
- self-dissatisfied adjective
Etymology
Origin of dissatisfied
First recorded in 1665–75; dissatisfy + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Many of the country’s 93 million people were deeply dissatisfied with the sclerotic and often corrupt rule that characterized the 36-plus-year reign of his father.
From Los Angeles Times
The announcement comes as polling shows Americans are dissatisfied with the economy and concerned about the cost of living.
From Los Angeles Times
"When I met him, I had no idea who he was. He was just a guy from Odesa, always sad and dissatisfied with something," said fellow soldier and friend Dmytro Gudz.
From Barron's
When I asked her about the protests, she replied: "There were people protesting who were dissatisfied with the economic situation, and their protest was legitimate."
From BBC
Career coaches suggest strategies for dissatisfied workers, including identifying specific dislikes and focusing on a larger purpose.
From Barron's
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