# unsatisfied

/ənˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ (US) · /ʌnsˈætɪsfˌaɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unsatisfied
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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