unzufrieden
Translation
dissatisfied, unhappy, discontented
Examples
Er ist mit seiner Arbeit unzufrieden.
He is dissatisfied with his work.
Warum siehst du so unzufrieden aus?
Why do you look so unhappy?
Viele Bürger sind mit der Regierung unzufrieden.
Many citizens are dissatisfied with the government.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((dissatisfied)) with sth. (mit+3) He is dissatisfied with the result.
to be ((unhappy)) about sth. (über+4) She is unhappy about the loud music.
Similar Words
Synonyms: discontented, displeased; Antonyms: zufrieden (satisfied), glücklich (happy)
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + zufrieden (satisfied, content). Literally 'not satisfied'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'zufrieden' (satisfied). 'Zufrieden' itself comes from 'zu' (to) and 'Frieden' (peace), so 'unzufrieden' is 'not at peace' with something.