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unsatisfied vs dissatisfied

Both 'unsatisfied' and 'dissatisfied' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Unsatisfied' is less common and tends to be used more in formal or technical contexts, while 'dissatisfied' is more commonly used in everyday language.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 733 views

unsatisfied

This is a correct term but less commonly used in everyday language.

The term 'unsatisfied' is used to indicate a lack of satisfaction or fulfillment. It is often used in more formal or technical contexts.
  • So if I showed up as an unsatisfied customer...
  • I therefore remain unsatisfied, Mr Prodi.
  • Are you unsatisfied with your purchase?
  • Look, I represent millions of unsatisfied American women.
  • She said she'd had more than 400 returns of unsatisfied customers.
  • It is exquisite... and leaves one unsatisfied.
  • She probably lived her whole life as dutiful, repressed, unsatisfied.
  • She was egocentric, narcissistic, unsatisfied...
  • It is exquisite and leaves one unsatisfied.
  • Speaking of boys... our stewardess friend must be feeling particularly unsatisfied.
  • Seems we're destined to be unsatisfied.
  • He was about to leave this woman completely unsatisfied.
  • Mom being greedy means she was unsatisfied with his grades.
  • I've experimented with the process and still been unsatisfied.
  • They make exception the Italians, more and more unsatisfied of their services of transport on track.
  • If you find yourself unsatisfied about our product, we accept your return request.
  • It is the fruit of an unsatisfied curiosity.
  • Helena is a smart and successful lawyer but vaguely unsatisfied and unhappy.
  • Not all unsatisfied desires are like this.

Alternatives:

  • not satisfied
  • discontented

dissatisfied

This is a commonly used term in everyday language.

'Dissatisfied' is used to express a feeling of discontent or lack of satisfaction. It is a more common term in everyday language.
  • Jan 15, 2023 ... The meaning of DISSATISFIED is expressing or showing lack of satisfaction : not pleased or satisfied. How to use dissatisfied in a sentence.
  • not pleased with something; feeling that something is not as good as it should be: She was dissatisfied with her job and decided to look for a new one.
  • Nov 28, 2018 ... One in five (20%) are currently satisfied with the total cost, while 79% are dissatisfied, in line with Gallup's overall trend since 2001.
  • Jan 25, 2022 ... Facing successive waves of the coronavirus and an uncertain economy, the public enters 2022 largely dissatisfied about the way things are ...
  • Prucalopride (Resolor) in the treatment of severe chronic constipation in patients dissatisfied with laxatives. Gut. 2009 Mar;58(3):357-65. doi: ...
  • Mar 27, 2013 ... Abstract This article demonstrates that two quite distinctive types of political disaffection – 'dissatisfied democratic' and 'stealth ...
  • not satisfied or pleased; discontented. showing dissatisfaction: a dissatisfied look. OTHER WORDS FOR ...
  • Apr 13, 2021 ... The impact of COVID-19 on body-dissatisfied female university students. Int J Eat Disord. 2021 Jul;54(7):1283-1288. doi: 10.1002/eat.23521.
  • In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States at this time?

Alternatives:

  • not happy
  • unhappy

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