dissatisfied
adjective
dis·sat·is·fied
(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd 
: expressing or showing lack of satisfaction : not pleased or satisfied
dissatisfied customers
dissatisfied with his response
Synonyms
Examples of dissatisfied in a Sentence
the store prides itself on never allowing a customer to walk away dissatisfied
Recent Examples on the Web
Co-founders Charles and Gene, who both grappled with allergies throughout their lives, were dissatisfied with the existing treatment options.
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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
These workers were largely dissatisfied with bonuses, promotions, training, recognition, and performance reviews.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 May 2024
Even the most routine visits can leave you feeling dissatisfied if there’s a communication barrier, too many items on the agenda, or a personality clash.
—Carly Weeks, TIME, 6 May 2024
But perhaps the growing number of voters dissatisfied with American politics creates a better chance for such a candidate to succeed today.
—Nate Cohn, New York Times, 4 May 2024
Many of the competitors appearing on Apple’s browser choice screen are dissatisfied with how it’s been implemented in European markets.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 29 Apr. 2024
That said, the race is more competitive among voters who are dissatisfied but not angry about the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2024
Stubborn inflation, rising interest rates, and sky-high housing costs have left many consumers feeling dissatisfied during Biden’s presidency.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Despite the abundance of content from the U.S. and abroad featuring API characters and storylines, more than two-thirds of API consumers are dissatisfied with the authenticity of their representation on screen; less than 30% feel properly represented in film and television.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
These workers were largely dissatisfied with bonuses, promotions, training, recognition, and performance reviews.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 May 2024
Even the most routine visits can leave you feeling dissatisfied if there’s a communication barrier, too many items on the agenda, or a personality clash.
—Carly Weeks, TIME, 6 May 2024
But perhaps the growing number of voters dissatisfied with American politics creates a better chance for such a candidate to succeed today.
—Nate Cohn, New York Times, 4 May 2024
Many of the competitors appearing on Apple’s browser choice screen are dissatisfied with how it’s been implemented in European markets.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 29 Apr. 2024
That said, the race is more competitive among voters who are dissatisfied but not angry about the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2024
Stubborn inflation, rising interest rates, and sky-high housing costs have left many consumers feeling dissatisfied during Biden’s presidency.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Despite the abundance of content from the U.S. and abroad featuring API characters and storylines, more than two-thirds of API consumers are dissatisfied with the authenticity of their representation on screen; less than 30% feel properly represented in film and television.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Dissatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfied. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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