DISSATISFIED

disgruntled, dissatisfied

(adjective) in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

DISSATISFY

dissatisfy

(verb) fail to satisfy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dissatisfied (comparative more dissatisfied, superlative most dissatisfied)

Feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment.

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

Verb

dissatisfied

simple past tense and past participle of dissatisfy

Source: Wiktionary


DISSATISFY

Dis*sat"is*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dissatisfied; p. pr. & vb. n. Dissatisfying.]

Definition: To render unsatisfied or discontented; to excite uneasiness in by frustrating wishes or expectations; to displease by the want of something requisite; as, to be dissatisfied with one's fortune. The dissatisfied factions of the autocracy. Bancroft.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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