unsatisfied, dissatisfied
- unsatisfied, dissatisfied
An unsatisfied person is one who is not content, who feels that something or someone has not met his expectations, who is not pleased with some condition or situation: "Your explanation leaves me unsatisfied." "Although growing teen-agers eat a great deal, their hunger is often unsatisfied." Dissatisfied means "displeased," "offended," "upset": "I am dissatisfied with the salary I am paid." "He had a sulky, dissatisfied expression on his face."
Dictionary of problem words and expressions.
Harry Shaw.
1975.
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unsatisfied - dissatisfied — ◊ unsatisfied If something such as a demand is unsatisfied, there is not enough of what is wanted. There is already an unsatisfied demand for timber products. ◊ dissatisfied If a person is dissatisfied, they are not contented and want changes in… … Useful english dictionary
dissatisfied — See unsatisfied. See unsatisfied, dissatisfied … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
unsatisfied — See unsatisfied, dissatisfied … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
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
unsatisfied — 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
unsatisfied — I (delinquent) adjective due, due and owing, in arrears, outstanding, payable, uncollected, unfilled, unpaid associated concepts: unsatisfied judgment funds, unsatisfied judgments II (disappointed) adjective despondent, discontented, disgruntl … 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
unsatisfied — [[t]ʌ̱nsæ̱tɪsfaɪd[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ, oft ADJ with n If you are unsatisfied with something, you are disappointed because you have not got what you hoped to get. The game ended a few hours too early, leaving players and spectators… … English dictionary
unsatisfied — un|sat|is|fied [ ʌn sætıs,faıd ] adjective 1. ) if your needs or hopes are unsatisfied, you do not get what you want, or do not get enough: go unsatisfied: As the war continues, basic needs for many go unsatisfied. 2. ) not happy with what you… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
unsatisfied — UK [ʌnˈsætɪsfaɪd] / US [ʌnˈsætɪsˌfaɪd] adjective 1) if your needs or hopes are unsatisfied, you do not get what you want, or you do not get enough go unsatisfied: As the war continues, basic needs for many go unsatisfied. 2) not happy with what… … English dictionary
