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- [dis-sat-is-fahyd]
- /dɪsˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪd/
- /ˌdɪsˈsæt.ɪs.faɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-sat-is-fahyd]
- /dɪsˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪd/
Definitions of dissatisfied word
- adjective dissatisfied not satisfied or pleased; discontented. 1
- adjective dissatisfied showing dissatisfaction: a dissatisfied look. 1
- verb with object dissatisfied to cause to be displeased, especially by failing to provide something expected or desired. 1
- noun dissatisfied Not content or happy with something. 1
- adjective dissatisfied not content 1
- adjective dissatisfied If you are dissatisfied with something, you are not contented or pleased with it. 0
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Origin of dissatisfied
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; dissatisfy + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Dissatisfied
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dissatisfied popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissatisfied
adj dissatisfied
- complaining — to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
- displeased — to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
- disappointed — depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations: a disappointed suitor.
- bothered — worried or concerned
- offended — to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me.
adjective dissatisfied
- unhappy — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- fed up — simple past tense and past participle of feed.
- snivelling — to weep or cry with sniffling.
Antonyms for dissatisfied
adj dissatisfied
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- satisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- contented — If you are contented, you are satisfied with your life or the situation you are in.
- fulfilled — to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promise.
- gratified — Obsolete. to reward; remunerate.
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