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dissatisfied

American  
[dis-sat-is-fahyd] / dɪsˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪd /

adjective

  1. not satisfied or pleased; discontented.

  2. showing dissatisfaction.

    a dissatisfied look.
dissatisfied British  
/ dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd /

adjective

  1. having or showing dissatisfaction; discontented

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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

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 • Feb. 11, 2026

Career coaches suggest strategies for dissatisfied workers, including identifying specific dislikes and focusing on a larger purpose.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

“It is like smelling bad, spoiled salsa! Yuck!!” raved another dissatisfied customer.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

He next started to invent separate signs for each word, and again became dissatisfied when he had coined thousands of signs and still needed more.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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