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unsatisfied

unsatisfied

20 3.7
Feeling unhappy because you did not get what you wanted
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnˈsætɪsfaɪd/
translation icon : insatisfecho
  • I felt very unsatisfied with that resolution for the vision because essentially it's a cheat.
  • remain unsatisfied
  • feel unsatisfied
  • unsatisfied needs

And then you finish the day feeling unsatisfied, unsatisfied.

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Examples

  • The only person he's unsatisfied with is himself.

  • I am clearly unsatisfied with the various options I have at my disposal.

  • Four, overall, I was unsatisfied with this course.

  • And then you finish the day feeling unsatisfied, unsatisfied.

  • I have been hungry and unsatisfied all these years.

  • Or if you're feeling unsatisfied in your life, go to church; deal with it over there.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Pooh left feeling unsatisfied and a little out of sorts.

  • LiveText may have had some unsatisfied customers, but almost 70% of users were satisfied.

    Academic text (2011)
  • EA offers full refunds for unsatisfied Origin customers.

  • A low graduation rate might mean students are unsatisfied with their education.

Synonyms

disappointed
vsunsatisfied
527 1.0

Unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen

is more about persistent unease and unmet needs not only sadness
disgruntled
vsunsatisfied
68 6.5

Unhappy and annoyed because you feel unfairly treated or disappointed

relates to general restlessness about needs, not only grievance
dissatisfied
vsunsatisfied
44 3.2

Not happy because something does not meet your expectations

feels restless and uneasy rather than only not content
disappointed with
vsunsatisfied
35 2.0

Feeling sad because something does not meet your hopes

has a restless discomfort focused on needs as well as expectations
displeased
vsunsatisfied
7 3.7

Not happy and a little annoyed

is more about inner unease and unmet desires rather than simple annoyance
discontented
vsunsatisfied
3 4.3

Feeling unhappy and not satisfied with your situation

emphasizes inner restlessness and unmet desires rather than broad unhappiness
malcontented
vsunsatisfied
1 7.7

Unhappy with people in charge or the way things are

focuses on specific grievance rather than broad lack of fulfilment
unappeased
vsunsatisfied
1 8.4

Not satisfied or calmed and often still angry

expresses uneasy lack of fulfilment rather than chiefly anger or demand
ungratified
vsunsatisfied
7.2

Not feeling satisfied because a wish was not met

focuses on restless ongoing unease rather than absence of pleasure
unpleased
vsunsatisfied
4.5

Not happy with something

adds a restless, uneasy feeling beyond simple unhappiness

Antonyms

38 1.0

Not hungry or thirsty after eating enough

How Satisfied

fulfilled
3.2
content
87 1.0
satisfied
38 1.0
unsatisfied
20 3.7
dissatisfied
44 3.2
unfulfilled
17 4.7

Surface Forms

unsatisfied positive
unsatisfieder comparative
unsatisfiedest superlative

Morphology

unsatisfied = satisfied (transparent) = un + satisfy + ed

The meaning is clear from the base word 'satisfied' with the prefix 'un-' indicating negation.

Etymology

Unsatisfied begins with the prefix un- 'not' and the verb satisfy, which comes from the Latin root satis meaning 'enough' and appears in the common word satisfaction. So, to be unsatisfied is to feel that something is 'not enough'—your needs or wishes are not met, which explains the uneasy, restless feeling.