Word
unsatisfied
Phoneticsun·sat·is·fied, stress on the second syllable
US/ənˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/
UK/ʌnsˈætɪsfˌaɪd/
Definition
adj. not happy with a situation or a result. You feel this way when you want something more or when you think something is not good enough.
adj. not meeting a requirement or expectation; not content with a state of affairs. Often used to describe a person's emotional state or a product's quality.
Examples
“She felt unsatisfied with the small amount of money she earned.”
“The customer left the store unsatisfied because the product was damaged and the staff refused to offer a refund.”
“Despite the significant improvements in the software's performance, the developers remained unsatisfied with the user interface, which they felt was still too cluttered for the average consumer.”
Examples
simple
“She felt unsatisfied with the small amount of money she earned.”
contextual
“The customer left the store unsatisfied because the product was damaged and the staff refused to offer a refund.”
complex
“Despite the significant improvements in the software's performance, the developers remained unsatisfied with the user interface, which they felt was still too cluttered for the average consumer.”
Real-World Examples
“After shopping around, if you are unsatisfied with the rates you’ve been offered, it’s often possible to pay more up front in exchange for a reduced interest rate.” “It’s no wonder patients feel unheard, unsatisfied and lost.” “One solution is to crossplay, but some are unsatisfied by this option, preferring to change the gender of the source character.” Etymology
From un- + satisfied.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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