as in dissatisfied
having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions
The homeowner was unsatisfied with the contractor's work and asked him to redo it.
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Recent Examples of unsatisfied
Also, some conservatives are unsatisfied with a ban on central bank digital currencies was included in the Senate legislation, because the provision would only be temporary.
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
That’s what keeps us unsatisfied.
—Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
In a new interview on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Gill says he was being loudly heckled by an unsatisfied fan.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
Many restrictive diets drastically cut calories or eliminate key nutrients, leaving you unsatisfied and fighting hunger all day.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
That’s what keeps us unsatisfied.
—Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
In a new interview on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Gill says he was being loudly heckled by an unsatisfied fan.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
Many restrictive diets drastically cut calories or eliminate key nutrients, leaving you unsatisfied and fighting hunger all day.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsatisfied
Adjective
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Some studies estimate that 10%-20% of people who have knee replacements are dissatisfied.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many Israelis are dissatisfied with the Netanyahu government’s wartime leadership, according to a recent poll.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Reunion host Andy Cohen was displeased in a Threads post.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rui Hachimura, who led the Lakers with 15 points on 7-for-10 shooting, was pulled for Thiero just 2½ minutes into the game after Redick was visibly displeased with his veteran forward’s defensive performance, pointing and shouting at Hachimura after calling a timeout.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Picking Proctor on top disappointed many but was not a bad pick.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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While the latest wars against Iran and Hezbollah were widely supported, the inconclusive outcomes have left many Israelis feeling fatigued and disappointed.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Premier League side will be happy to have ridden out that wave, but will feel frustrated that its second penalty of the semifinal was overturned.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Now, following Tuesday's announcement that the state is seeking a new contractor to complete the rebuild project, Romiti is even more frustrated.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Unsatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsatisfied. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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