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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The announcement comes as polling shows Americans are dissatisfied with the economy and concerned about the cost of living.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Career coaches suggest strategies for dissatisfied workers, including identifying specific dislikes and focusing on a larger purpose.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
However, both the Socialist-led government and victims' organisations have been dissatisfied with the scheme's model, which did not allow input or oversight from outside the Church.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
At the recent policy meeting, Lee resurrected the idea as a way to appeal to the country’s youth, which has grown more dissatisfied with him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026
Let us be dissatisfied until those who live on the outskirts of hope are brought into the metropolis of daily security.
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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