unsatisfied
|un/sat/is/fied|
B2
/ʌnˈsætɪsfaɪd/
(satisfy)
fulfill needs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsatisfied' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'satisfied' from Latin 'satisfacere', where 'satis' meant 'enough' and 'facere' meant 'to make'.
Historical Evolution
'satisfacere' transformed into the Old French word 'satisfaire', and eventually became the modern English word 'satisfy', with 'unsatisfied' forming by adding the prefix 'un-'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not made enough', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not content or pleased'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not content or pleased with something; lacking satisfaction.
She felt unsatisfied with the results of the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41