DISSATISFIED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISSATISFIED?

Need another word that means the same as “dissatisfied”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “dissatisfied” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Dissatisfied” are: disgruntled, discontented, malcontent, unsatisfied, disappointed, disaffected, disquieted, unhappy

Dissatisfied as an Adjective

Definitions of "Dissatisfied" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “dissatisfied” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not content or happy with something.
• In a state of sulky dissatisfaction.

Synonyms of "Dissatisfied" as an adjective (8 Words)

disaffected	Dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control. A military plot by disaffected elements in the army.
disappointed	(of hopes or expectations) prevented from being realized. Disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions.
discontented	Showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing. Was discontented with his position.
disgruntled	In a state of sulky dissatisfaction. Judges receive letters from disgruntled members of the public.
disquieted	Afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief. Spent many disquieted moments.
malcontent	Dissatisfied and complaining or rebellious. The malcontent generals saw their role as leaders of this counter revolution.
unhappy	Generalized feeling of distress. Unhappy with her raise.
unsatisfied	Worried and uneasy. The compromise left all sides unsatisfied.

Usage Examples of "Dissatisfied" as an adjective

• Dissatisfied customers.
• His parents are dissatisfied with the quality of tuition on offer.

Associations of "Dissatisfied" (30 Words)

antisocial	Relating to or having an antisocial personality disorder. Criminal behavior or conduct that violates the rights of other individuals is antisocial.
complain	Express complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness. You never listen to me Larry complained.
disaffected	Dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control. A military plot by disaffected elements in the army.
discontent	A longing for something better than the present situation. The discontents of the working class.
discontented	Dissatisfied, especially with one’s circumstances. The ranks of the discontented were swelled by returning soldiers.
disgruntled	Angry or dissatisfied. Judges receive letters from disgruntled members of the public.
dislike	Have or feel a dislike or distaste for. My dislike of him was instinctive.
displeasure	Annoy; displease. Not for worlds would I do aught that might displeasure thee.
impermissible	Not permitted or allowed. Impermissible behavior.
inadequate	Lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose. The staff was inadequate.
insufferable	Too extreme to bear; intolerable. An insufferable bully.
intolerable	Incapable of being tolerated or endured. An intolerable degree of sentimentality.
malcontent	Dissatisfied and complaining or rebellious. The malcontent generals saw their role as leaders of this counter revolution.
nihilist	Someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief. It is impossible to argue against a nihilist.
nothing	Used to contradict something emphatically. This is a surprise Surprise nothing.
objectionable	Liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to. I find his theory objectionable in its racist undertones.
pessimist	A person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. He finds solace in the writings of pessimist philosophers.
sceptic	Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs.
sceptical	Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. The public were deeply sceptical about some of the proposals.
skeptic	Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs.
skeptical	Marked by or given to doubt. A skeptical attitude.
skepticism	Doubt about the truth of something.
unacceptable	(used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable. An unacceptable violation of personal freedom.
unbearable	Incapable of being tolerated or endured. The heat was getting unbearable.
unendurable	Not able to be tolerated or endured. Cries of unendurable suffering.
unhappy	Causing discomfort. Had an unhappy time at school.
unpalatable	Not pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind. Unpalatable truths.
unsatisfied	Not having been satisfied. The compromise left all sides unsatisfied.
unsavory	Not pleasing in odor or taste. An unsavory scandal.
unsupportable	Not able to be supported or defended.