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DJC asked in Education & ReferenceWords & Wordplay · 6 years ago

Is there a difference between being "unsatisfied" and being "dissatisfied"?

I gather that both words are antonyms of "satisfied," but is there a difference in degree or intensity or something or are the words virtually the same in meaning?

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    6 years ago
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    I believe unsatisfied is more typical when a desire or need has been partially but not completely fulfilled.

    Dissatisfaction is more a statement of attitude toward a situation or circumstance, but can also be used with the "partially fulfilled" concept.

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