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adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

dissatisfied

dihs-SA-tihs-fyd

Dissatisfied (adj) means not pleased or content; disappointed with how something turned out. Example: “Dissatisfied customers demanded a refund.”

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Not pleased or content; disappointed with how something turned out.

"Dissatisfied customers demanded a refund."

"He felt dissatisfied with his progress at the gym."

How to use dissatisfied

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling unhappy because something wasn't as good as expected.

Easily confused with

unsatisfied →

Common pairings

dissatisfied customer dissatisfied with deeply dissatisfied

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

more dissatisfied comparative, most dissatisfied superlative

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_____ customers demanded a refund.

Synonyms

unsatisfied displeased

Related words

displeased unsatisfied elated

Rhymes for dissatisfied

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dissatisfied” mean?

The word “dissatisfied” means not pleased or content; disappointed with how something turned out. In plain terms, feeling unhappy because something wasn't as good as expected.

How do you pronounce “dissatisfied”?

“Dissatisfied” is pronounced dihs-SA-tihs-fyd (/dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “dissatisfied” in a sentence?

Here is “dissatisfied” used in a sentence: “Dissatisfied customers demanded a refund.”

What is another word for “dissatisfied”?

Words with a similar meaning to “dissatisfied” include unsatisfied and displeased.

What part of speech is “dissatisfied”?

“Dissatisfied” is an adjective.

Is “dissatisfied” a common word?

“Dissatisfied” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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