Meaning & Definition of word "Dissatisfied"

Dissatisfied

/ˌdɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd/

adjective:

  • 1. feeling or showing a lack of satisfaction; unhappy with something.
    • Example: She felt dissatisfied with the service at the restaurant.
  • 2. not content or pleased with something.
    • Example: After the meeting, many employees were dissatisfied with the new policies.
  • 3. experiencing discontent or displeasure with one's circumstances.
    • Example: The students were dissatisfied with their grades and demanded a review.
  • 4. expressing or reflecting a sense of disappointment.
    • Example: He had a dissatisfied look on his face after hearing the news.

Etymology

The word 'dissatisfied' comes from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'satisfied', which is derived from the Latin 'satisfacere', meaning 'to make enough'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dissatisfied customer:

A customer who is unhappy with a product or service.

dissatisfied with oneself:

Feeling regret or disappointment about one's own actions or life choices.

Related Words

dissatisfaction:

The state of being dissatisfied.

satisfaction:

The state of being satisfied.

Slang Meanings of dissatisfied

Meaning: fed up

Example Sentence: I'm so fed up with this job; I need a change.

Meaning: over it

Example Sentence: I'm just over it; nothing ever goes my way.