unsatisfied

adjective

un·​sat·​is·​fied ˌən-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd How to pronounce unsatisfied (audio)
: not satisfied
He is unsatisfied with the direction his life has taken.
unsatisfied customers

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Between feeling overqualified or unsatisfied, many end up leaving their first post-military job within a year. Adam Wray, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Tucked in a corner of the makeshift media center, Broncos coach Sean Payton sounded settled-in but unsatisfied. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025 The situation escalated when the man, apparently unsatisfied with the poster's answer to his request, tried to pressure him further. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 The finger proves inadequate, leaving the gravedigger lonely and unsatisfied. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsatisfied

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsatisfied was in the 15th century

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“Unsatisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsatisfied. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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