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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.”

adj
1
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
Common pairings
dissatisfied customer dissatisfied with deeply dissatisfied

Word forms

more dissatisfied comparative, most dissatisfied superlative

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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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