Definition

Feeling unhappy or not pleased with something.

Example

She was dissatisfied with the service at the restaurant.

Conversation

I heard you were dissatisfied with the service at that restaurant.

Yeah, it was really slow and the food was cold.

That's too bad! I thought it had good reviews.

I guess everyone has an off day, but I still felt dissatisfied overall.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dissatisfied → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning not or apart) and "satisfacere" (meaning to satisfy). The word "dissatisfied" means not satisfied or feeling a lack of contentment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' or 'apart' ('dis-') from being 'satisfied' — that's why dissatisfied means not feeling satisfied.

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