B2
dissatisfaction vs dissatisfied vs unsatisfactory vs unsatisfied
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dissatisfactionnoun/ˌdɪs.sæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/ | Meaning the unhappy feeling you have when something is not as good as you expected or wanted | Goes with growing dissatisfaction | Example There is growing dissatisfaction with the new tax among small business owners. |
| dissatisfiedadjective/dɪsˈsæt.ɪs.faɪd/ | Meaning not happy because something is not as good as you wanted | Goes with dissatisfied with | Example Many customers were dissatisfied with the slow delivery. |
| unsatisfactoryadjective/ʌnˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.tər.i/ | Meaning not good enough to be accepted | Goes with unsatisfactory result | Example Many parents called the school's answer deeply unsatisfactory. |
| unsatisfiedadjective/ʌnˈsæt.ɪs.faɪd/ | Meaning not happy with what you have got, or wanting more | Goes with — | Example The customer was unsatisfied with the repair and asked for her money back. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He felt after the meeting, but didn't say why.