adj
unsatisfied
adj
1
Not pleased or content, especially with the amount or quality of something.
"Customers left unsatisfied with the slow service."
"She felt unsatisfied despite the promotion."
2
Not fulfilled or met, referring to a need, condition, or demand.
"The contract terms remained unsatisfied at the deadline."
"His curiosity stayed unsatisfied after the vague answer."
How to Use Unsatisfied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot content, or a requirement not yet met.
Common mistake
Close to dissatisfied, but unsatisfied leans more toward "not fulfilled," while dissatisfied often implies active displeasure.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
left unsatisfied
remain unsatisfied
Word Forms
more unsatisfied comparative, most unsatisfied superlative
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus satisfied.