B2adjectiveemotionsbusiness
US/dɪsˈsæt.ɪs.faɪd/
UK/dɪsˈsæt.ɪs.faɪd/
not happy because something is not as good as you wanted
In context
Many customers were dissatisfied with the slow delivery.
If you are dissatisfied, you can return the product within thirty days.
Dissatisfied workers often look for new jobs within a year.
Words that go with dissatisfied
adjective + preposition
- dissatisfied withShe was dissatisfied with her exam results and asked for a re-check.
adjective + noun
- dissatisfied customersThe shop offers refunds to dissatisfied customers.
adverb + adjective
- deeply dissatisfiedResidents are deeply dissatisfied with the flood defenses.
- increasingly dissatisfiedYoung people are increasingly dissatisfied with low wages.
verb + adjective
- feel dissatisfiedHe felt dissatisfied after the meeting, but didn't say why.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am dissatisfied about the service.Correct: I am dissatisfied with the service.