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Unsatisfied vs. Dissatisfied
Unsatisfied
/ʌnˈsætəsfaɪd/Examples:
Her unsatisfied curiosity led her to explore new interests.He felt unsatisfied with the resolution of the mystery novel.After lunch, the unsatisfied hunger still lingered.
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Dissatisfied
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She felt dissatisfied with the service at the restaurant.His dissatisfaction with the product led to a refund request.The committee was dissatisfied with the report's findings.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Unsatisfied and dissatisfied are often used interchangeably, but they have subtle differences in nuances.
- Unsatisfied generally refers to not being fulfilled or having unmet needs or desires.
- Dissatisfied suggests a feeling of disappointment or displeasure with something specific.
- If youre unsatisfied, your need or want wasnt met; if dissatisfied, there's a negative emotional response to something that didn’t meet expectations.
- Remember, unsatisfied talks more about lacking completion, whereas dissatisfied talks more about being unhappy.
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