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dissatisfied - 4 dictionary results

dis⋅sat⋅is⋅fied

  [dis-sat-is-fahyd]
Use dissatisfied in a Sentence
–adjective
1. not satisfied or pleased; discontented.
2. showing dissatisfaction: a dissatisfied look.
Origin:
1665–75; dissatisfy + -ed 2

Related forms:
dis⋅sat⋅is⋅fied⋅ly, adverb
dis⋅sat⋅is⋅fied⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
displeased, unhappy, disgruntled.

dis⋅sat⋅is⋅fy

  [dis-sat-is-fahy]
–verb (used with object), -fied, -fy⋅ing.
to cause to be displeased, esp. by failing to provide something expected or desired.
Origin:
1660–70; dis- 1 + satisfy
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dis·sat·is·fied   (dĭs-sāt'ĭs-fīd')   
adj.  Feeling or exhibiting a lack of contentment or satisfaction.
dis·sat'is·fied'ly adv.
dis·sat·is·fy   (dĭs-sāt'ĭs-fī')   
tr.v.   dis·sat·is·fied, dis·sat·is·fy·ing, dis·sat·is·fies
To fail to satisfy; disappoint.
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