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unsatisfied

/ˌʌnˈsæt.ɪs.faɪd/
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unsatisfied Lexical Profile

unsatisfied Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not contented or pleased because expectations, standards, or desires have not been adequately met.

Example

"Several customers remained unsatisfied with the company's explanation for the delayed shipment."

2

Not fulfilled, appeased, or met (of a condition, requirement, debt, or appetite).

Example

"The loan cannot be approved while any of the mandatory compliance criteria remain unsatisfied."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'unsatisfied' and 'dissatisfied' often overlap, 'unsatisfied' typically means that a desire, requirement, or appetite has simply not been met or fulfilled, whereas 'dissatisfied' conveys active displeasure or unhappiness with something that was provided.

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• Nearby Words

unsatiated
unsatisfactorily
unsatisfactory
unsatisfied
unsatisfying
unsatisfyingly
unsaturated

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'satisfied', the past participle of 'satisfy', which derives via Old French from Latin 'satisfacere' ('satis' meaning enough + 'facere' meaning to make or do).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsatisfied. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsatisfied
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