unsatisfied

adjective

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

Examples of unsatisfied in a Sentence

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According to a report from Puck, Reilly, Hauser, Sheridan, and 101 Studios boss David Glasser were unsatisfied with Feehan’s handling of the production upon completion of the first season. Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 Liu ordered the cake through an online delivery platform and, unsatisfied with his purchase, reported the vendor to local authorities. John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 Bolton said unsatisfied transplant recipients are coming to him with unnatural hairlines. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 What is causing this rise in unsatisfied consumers? Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsatisfied

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 1 May. 2026.

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