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dissatisfied

/dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd/
English Definition
adj. not pleased
中文释义
不满意的
Example Sentence

After reviewing the final report, the editor remained dissatisfied with the lack of detailed citations and requested a thorough revision.

审阅最终报告后,编辑对缺乏详细引文仍不满意,要求进行全面修订。

Synonyms
discontented unhappy displeased
Antonyms
satisfied content
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(not)+satisfied(satisfied)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “dissatisfied”?

  1. A Having a strong desire to do something
  2. B Old
  3. C Not pleased
  4. D Currently present or in use
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C — Not pleased. “dissatisfied” means not pleased.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “not pleased”?

  1. A determined
  2. B elderly
  3. C existing
  4. D dissatisfied
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D — dissatisfied. “dissatisfied” means not pleased.

Common questions about “dissatisfied”

What does “dissatisfied” mean?

dissatisfied — not pleased. In Chinese: 不满意的.

How do you pronounce “dissatisfied”?

dissatisfied is pronounced /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd/.

How is “dissatisfied” used in a sentence?

After reviewing the final report, the editor remained dissatisfied with the lack of detailed citations and requested a thorough revision. (审阅最终报告后,编辑对缺乏详细引文仍不满意,要求进行全面修订。)

What are synonyms for “dissatisfied”?

discontented, unhappy, displeased — all close in meaning to dissatisfied (not pleased).

What is the opposite of “dissatisfied”?

satisfied, content — each the opposite of dissatisfied (not pleased).

Is “dissatisfied” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. dissatisfied is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “dissatisfied”?

dis(not)+satisfied(satisfied)

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