dissatisfied
Loading your saved state.
dissatisfied
The feeling that one's own wishes, expectations, or needs have not been fulfilled; disappointed or unhappy about a situation.
Viele Mitarbeiter sind unzufrieden mit den neuen Arbeitszeiten.
Many employees are dissatisfied with the new working hours.
The word consists of the prefix 'un-' and the adjective 'zufrieden' (satisfied). The prefix 'un-' expresses negation, so it means 'not'. You will find this pattern with many adjectives.
Es ist ungesund, jeden Tag Fast Food zu essen.
It is unhealthy to eat fast food every day.
To state the reason for the dissatisfaction, you use the preposition 'mit' (with) followed by the dative. The structure is: 'unzufrieden sein mit etwas/jemandem' (to be dissatisfied with something/someone).
Ich bin mit dem Ergebnis meiner Prüfung sehr unzufrieden.
I am very dissatisfied with the result of my exam.
'Unzufrieden' (dissatisfied) is frequently combined with verbs like 'sein' (to be), 'wirken' (to seem), or 'aussehen' (to look) to describe a state or impression.
Nach dem Gespräch wirkte sie sehr unzufrieden.
After the conversation, she seemed very dissatisfied.
happy / lucky
'glücklich' and 'unzufrieden' both describe how someone feels inside. But they are clear opposites. Someone who is 'glücklich' feels joy, calm, or satisfaction. Someone who is 'unzufrieden' feels that something is not good enough or that their own expectations are not being met. 'glücklich' is more suitable for a positive attitude toward life or a beautiful moment. 'unzufrieden' is more suitable when someone is not satisfied with a situation, a performance, or a result.
Der Kunde ist unzufrieden, weil die Lieferung zu spät gekommen ist.
The customer is dissatisfied because the delivery arrived too late.
Im neuen Viertel fühlt sich du schnell glücklich und willkommen.
In the new neighborhood, you quickly feel happy and welcome.