Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

unzufrieden

Translation (Übersetzung) dissatisfied, discontented
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʊntsuːˌfʁiːdn̩]
A2
Adjective
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
negation adjective A2 common emotion
Unzufrieden is an adjective that describes a state of dissatisfaction or discontent. It is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') to 'zufrieden' (satisfied), making it a common example of German word formation through negation. It is often used with the verb 'sein' (to be) to describe a person's emotional state, but can also modify nouns directly. Unlike some adjectives, it does not change form when used predicatively (e.g., 'Ich bin unzufrieden') versus attributively (e.g., 'ein unzufriedener Kunde'). It is a frequently used word in everyday German to express mild to strong dissatisfaction.

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unzufrieden is a German Adjective

Learn unzufrieden meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. unzufrieden is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

unzufrieden Examples (Beispiele) in English

unzufrieden examples with English translations. See how to use unzufrieden in sentences. unzufrieden example sentences in English below.

Die Kunden sind mit dem Service unzufrieden.
The customers are dissatisfied with the service.
Expressing customer feedback.
Er ist ein unzufriedener Mensch.
He is a dissatisfied person.
Describing a person's general disposition.
Wir waren mit dem Ergebnis unzufrieden.
We were dissatisfied with the result.
Sharing an opinion after an event.
Sie zeigte eine unzufriedene Miene.
She showed a dissatisfied expression.
Describing facial expression.
Bist du unzufrieden mit deiner Entscheidung?
Are you dissatisfied with your decision?
Asking about someone's feelings.

unzufrieden — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for unzufrieden — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich bin unzufrieden mit dir.
    Ich bin mit dir unzufrieden.
    While both are understandable, the preposition 'mit' typically precedes the object in standard word order for clarity.
  • Er ist ein unzufrieden Mann.
    Er ist ein unzufriedener Mann.
    As an attributive adjective before a noun, 'unzufrieden' must be declined to match the gender, case, and number of the noun (here, masculine nominative: unzufriedener).
  • Sie fühlt unzufrieden.
    Sie fühlt sich unzufrieden.
    When using 'fühlen' (to feel) with an adjective like 'unzufrieden', it requires the reflexive pronoun 'sich' (sie fühlt sich unzufrieden). Alternatively, use 'sein' (sie ist unzufrieden).

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unzufrieden Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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Base Word (Grundwort)
zufrieden
Meaning: satisfied, content
Example: Ich bin zufrieden mit meinem Leben.
Adjective
Noun Form (Substantivierung)
Unzufriedenheit
Meaning: dissatisfaction, discontent
Example: Die Unzufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter wächst.
Noun
Verb Form (Verbbildung)
unzufriedenstellen
Meaning: to dissatisfy (rare)
Tense: Präsens
Example: Die Nachricht könnte ihn unzufriedenstellen.
Verb

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unzufrieden Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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unzufrieden Collocations (Kollokationen)

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unzufrieden sein
to be dissatisfied
High frequency
unzufrieden mit etwas
dissatisfied with something
High frequency
unzufriedener Kunde
dissatisfied customer
High frequency
unzufriedene Mitarbeiter
dissatisfied employees
Medium frequency
sehr unzufrieden
very dissatisfied
Medium frequency
ziemlich unzufrieden
quite dissatisfied
Medium frequency
unzufrieden wirken
to appear dissatisfied
Low frequency
grundlos unzufrieden
dissatisfied without reason
Low frequency

unzufrieden Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Unzufriedenheit schafft Fortschritt.
Dissatisfaction creates progress.
A saying that implies being unhappy with the current state can drive innovation and improvement.
Mit sich und der Welt unzufrieden sein
To be dissatisfied with oneself and the world
Describes a person who is generally discontented with everything, including themselves.

unzufrieden Synonyms (Synonyme)

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unbefriedigt
Meaning: unsatisfied
High similarity
missmutig
Meaning: disgruntled, morose
Medium similarity
unglücklich
Meaning: unhappy
Medium similarity
enttäuscht
Meaning: disappointed
Medium similarity
verärgert
Meaning: annoyed, angry
Low similarity

unzufrieden Antonyms (Antonyme)

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zufrieden
Meaning: satisfied, content
glücklich
Meaning: happy
befriedigt
Meaning: satisfied
begeistert
Meaning: enthusiastic, delighted

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unzufrieden Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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