unsatisfied

adjective

un·​sat·​is·​fied ˌən-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd How to pronounce unsatisfied (audio)
: not satisfied
He is unsatisfied with the direction his life has taken.
unsatisfied customers

Examples of unsatisfied in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Never in modern history have so many Americans been unsatisfied with their choices. L. Roger Hutson, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024 While quitting has reached pre-COVID levels, many workers are still unsatisfied with their workplaces. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024 Some of the banks tied to the unsatisfied charges include HSBC, NatWest, CBRE and Royal Bank of Canada. Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 19 Mar. 2024 Why Are Some Patients Dissatisfied After Undergoing a Hair Transplant? Here are a few reasons why some people may be unsatisfied with their hair transplants. Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024 No Labels repeatedly said their impetus was to give an alternative choice to voters unsatisfied with Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024 Young millennials and Gen Zers said everything from crippling debt and inflated rent prices to social media's comparison culture has left them exhausted and unsatisfied. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024 The background photo on his X (formerly Twitter) profile is of a young Kobe Bryant, gripping what looks like his first NBA championship trophy, looking grateful but unsatisfied all at once. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024 Shari Redstone, president of Paramount's parent company National Amusements, is reportedly unsatisfied with Apollo Global Management’s $11 billion offer for the entertainment company’s movie studio. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsatisfied was in the 15th century

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“Unsatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsatisfied. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

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