adj
unsatisfied
Unsatisfied (adj) means not pleased or content, especially with the amount or quality of something. Example: “Customers left unsatisfied with the slow service.”
adj
1
Not pleased or content, especially with the amount or quality of something.
"Customers left unsatisfied with the slow service."
"She felt unsatisfied despite the promotion."
2
Not fulfilled or met, referring to a need, condition, or demand.
"The contract terms remained unsatisfied at the deadline."
"His curiosity stayed unsatisfied after the vague answer."
How to use unsatisfied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot content, or a requirement not yet met.
Common mistake
Close to dissatisfied, but unsatisfied leans more toward "not fulfilled," while dissatisfied often implies active displeasure.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
left unsatisfied
remain unsatisfied
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unsatisfied
- Superlative
- most unsatisfied
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Customers left _____ with the slow service.
Etymology
From un- ("not") plus satisfied.
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Rhymes for unsatisfied
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What does “unsatisfied” mean?
The word “unsatisfied” means not pleased or content, especially with the amount or quality of something. In plain terms, not content, or a requirement not yet met.
How do you use “unsatisfied” in a sentence?
Here is “unsatisfied” used in a sentence: “Customers left unsatisfied with the slow service.”
What part of speech is “unsatisfied”?
“Unsatisfied” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unsatisfied” have?
“Unsatisfied” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not pleased or content, especially with the amount or quality of something.
