Unsatisfied vs. Dissatisfied

Unsatisfied vs. Dissatisfied — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Unsatisfied and Dissatisfied

Unsatisfiedadjective

Not satisfied, especially with the quantity of something

Dissatisfiedadjective

Feeling or exhibiting a lack of contentment or satisfaction.

Unsatisfiedadjective

not having been satisfied

Dissatisfiedadjective

Feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment.

Unsatisfiedadjective

worried and uneasy

Dissatisfiedadjective

Not satisfied (e.g. with the quality of something).

We offer refunds to dissatisfied customers.

Dissatisfiedverb

simple past tense and past participle of dissatisfy

Dissatisfiedadjective

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction