unsatisfied — (adj.) early 15c., from UN (Cf. un ) (1) not + SATISFIED (Cf. satisfied) … Etymology dictionary
unsatisfied — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ not satisfied … English terms dictionary
unsatisfied — [spelling only] … English World dictionary
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 — [[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
unsatisfied — un|sat|is|fied [ʌnˈsætısfaıd] adj 1.) an unsatisfied demand, request etc has not been dealt with ▪ an unsatisfied demand for graduates 2.) not pleased because you want something to be better ▪ unsatisfied consumers →↑dissatisfied … Dictionary of contemporary English
unsatisfied — See unsatisfied, dissatisfied … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
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
