dissatisfied

/'dis'sætisfaid/

Thân thiện

The customer looks dissatisfied with his meal.

Definition

Adjective 1. Feeling or showing discontent or unhappiness with something: The state of not being pleased or satisfied with a situation, condition, or outcome. 2. In a state of sulky dissatisfaction: Expressing or characterized by petulant or sullen discontent.

Usage

The adjective "dissatisfied" describes a person's feeling of discontent. It is typically used with the preposition "with" to indicate the source of the discontent. It can also be used with "at" or "about," though "with" is most common. It describes an emotional state resulting from unmet expectations or desires.

Examples

• The customers were dissatisfied the poor service they received.
• She felt deeply dissatisfied her career progress and decided to look for a new job.
• A dissatisfied expression appeared on his face when he saw the final results.
• The committee remains dissatisfied the lack of clear data.

Advanced Usage

• "To leave someone dissatisfied": To cause someone to feel discontent.
  • The vague explanation left everyone feeling dissatisfied.
• Used in formal or critical contexts to express measured, often justified, discontent.
  • The inspector general issued a report highly dissatisfied with the agency's compliance.

Variants and Related Words

• Dissatisfaction (n): The feeling of being dissatisfied.
  • There is widespread dissatisfaction with the new policy.
• Dissatisfy (v): To fail to satisfy; to make discontented. (Less common than the adjective).
  • The product's performance may dissatisfy demanding users.

Synonyms

• Discontented: Restlessly unhappy with one's condition.
• Displeased: Mildly or formally annoyed or unhappy.
• Unhappy: A general state of not being happy or satisfied.
• Malcontent: A person who is dissatisfied and rebellious. (Often used as a noun).

Antonyms

• Satisfied: Contented, pleased.
• Happy: Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
• Content: In a state of peaceful happiness or satisfaction.

Related Phrases

• To express dissatisfaction: To formally or clearly state one's discontent.
  • Many residents expressed their dissatisfaction at the town hall meeting.
• A dissatisfied customer: A common business term for a client who is not happy with a product or service.
  • Handling a dissatisfied customer requires patience and empathy.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

Từ đồng nghĩa

• disgruntled