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

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."

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 notes

In 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

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Common pairings

left unsatisfied remain unsatisfied

Word forms

more unsatisfied comparative, most unsatisfied superlative

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Etymology

From un- ("not") plus satisfied.

Rhymes for unsatisfied

lied pied tied fried dried tried denied allied buried varied envied untied

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Frequently asked questions

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.