ไม่พอใจ

Explanation

The word is formed from ไม่ (“not”) and พอใจ (“satisfied” or “pleased”), so it negates พอใจ as a whole. It can function directly as the predicate of a Thai sentence. The common pattern ไม่พอใจกับ + noun identifies the object of dissatisfaction, while ไม่พอใจที่ + clause gives its cause. When followed directly by a person, it means being displeased or upset with that person. Adding ความ forms the noun ความไม่พอใจ, meaning “dissatisfaction” or “displeasure.”

Usage

Commonly used when a product, service, result, decision, or treatment falls short of expectations. It is also used when someone feels offended or annoyed by another person’s words or behavior. It is neutral in register and common in conversation, workplaces, customer service, and news reports.

Caution

ไม่พอใจ can range from mild dissatisfaction to annoyed displeasure, but it does not necessarily indicate the clear, stronger anger expressed by โกรธ. Also distinguish it from ไม่พอ, which means “not enough.”

1 dissatisfied synonyms

• ไม่ชอบใจ

  ไม่ชอบใจ emphasizes disliking or not approving of something. ไม่พอใจ is broader and can express either dissatisfaction with unmet expectations or displeasure at someone’s behavior.

• ไม่สบอารมณ์

  ไม่สบอารมณ์ more strongly suggests being annoyed or in a bad mood. ไม่พอใจ can also describe a more measured dissatisfaction with a product, result, or situation.