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dissatisfied — dissatisfied, unsatisfied There is a subtle but significant difference in the use of these two denials of satisfaction, and this corresponds to the differing force of the prefixes dis and un . To be dissatisfied is to feel or show positive… … Modern English usage
dissatisfied — adj. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction. Syn: disgruntled. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dissatisfied — index disappointed, dissident, jealous, querulous Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
dissatisfied — [adj] discontented, unhappy annoyed, begrudging, bothered, complaining, crabby*, critical, disaffected, disappointed, disgruntled, displeased, ennuied, envious, faultfinding, fed up*, fretful, fretting, frustrated, griping, grudging, grumbling,… … New thesaurus
dissatisfied — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ not content or happy … English terms dictionary
dissatisfied — [dis′sat′is fīd΄, dissat′is fīd΄] adj. 1. not satisfied; displeased 2. showing dissatisfaction … English World dictionary
dissatisfied — adj. VERBS ▪ be, feel ▪ become, grow ▪ remain ▪ leave sb ▪ Many people will be left dissatisfie … Collocations dictionary
dissatisfied — [[t]dɪ̱ssæ̱tɪsfaɪd[/t]] ADJ GRADED: oft ADJ with n If you are dissatisfied with something, you are not contented or pleased with it. 82% of voters are dissatisfied with the way their country is being governed... Dissatisfied customers can return… … English dictionary
Dissatisfied — Dissatisfy Dis*sat is*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dissatisfied}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Dissatisfying}.] To render unsatisfied or discontented; to excite uneasiness in by frustrating wishes or expectations; to displease by the want of something requisite; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dissatisfied — dis|sat|is|fied [dıˈsætısfaıd, dısˈsæ ] adj not satisfied because something is not as good as you had expected ≠ ↑satisfied ▪ dissatisfied clients dissatisfied with ▪ If you are dissatisfied with this product, please return it … Dictionary of contemporary English
dissatisfied — adjective Date: circa 1630 expressing or showing lack of satisfaction ; not pleased or satisfied < dissatisfied customers > < dissatisfied with his response > … New Collegiate Dictionary
