dissatisfied
word
Definition
Not happy or pleased with something; feeling that your needs or expectations have not been met.
Usage & Nuances
"Dissatisfied" is more formal than "unhappy." Common collocations: "dissatisfied with." Often used about customers, jobs, or experiences. Be careful not to confuse it with "unsatisfied," which often relates to not being full (e.g., hunger).
Spanish: insatisfecho - descontentoPortuguese (BR): insatisfeito - descontentePortuguese (PT): insatisfeito - descontenteChinese (Simplified): 不满 - 不满意Chinese (Traditional): 不滿 - 不滿意Hindi: असन्तुष्ट - अप्रसन्नArabic: غير راضٍ - ساخطBengali: অসন্তুষ্ট - অখুশিRussian: недовольныйJapanese: 不満Vietnamese: không hài lòngKorean: 불만족스러운Turkish: memnun olmayan - tatmin olmayanUrdu: ناخوش - غیر مطمئنIndonesian: tidak puas
Example Sentences
If you're dissatisfied with the service, let us know.
natural
She grew more dissatisfied the longer she waited.
natural
He sounded dissatisfied, but he didn't say anything.
natural
She was dissatisfied with her test results.
basic
Many customers are dissatisfied with the new product.
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He felt dissatisfied after eating the meal.
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