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Dissatisfy: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissatisfy

 

[ หŒdษชsหˆsรฆtษชsfaษช ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling

To cause someone to feel unhappy or unsatisfied with a situation or experience.

Synonyms

disappoint, disgruntle, displease.

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Word Description / Examples
dissatisfy

Use when someone or something fails to meet expectations or standards.

  • The poor service at the restaurant will dissatisfy many customers.
  • The new policy could dissatisfy many employees.
displease

Use when someone feels annoyed or not satisfied with something. Often used in formal contexts.

  • His rude behavior began to displease his colleagues.
  • The changes in the plan might displease the board of directors.
disgruntle

Use when someone feels angry or dissatisfied, usually because of unfair treatment or bad circumstances. It has a negative connotation.

  • The workers were disgruntled by the unfair wages.
  • A lack of recognition can disgruntle talented employees.
disappoint

Use when someone feels unhappy because something hoped for or expected did not happen.

  • I didn't want to disappoint you by not attending your party.
  • The movie's ending might disappoint some fans.

Examples of usage

  • The poor service at the restaurant dissatisfied the customers.
  • His constant complaints dissatisfy his colleagues.
Context #2 | Verb

result

To fail to satisfy someone's expectations or desires.

Synonyms

disappoint, frustrate, upset.

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Word Description / Examples
dissatisfy

This word is often used when someone or something fails to meet expectations or needs, usually in a neutral or slightly negative way. It implies a lack of satisfaction.

  • The service at the restaurant did not meet my expectations and left me dissatisfied.
  • The new policy dissatisfied many employees.
frustrate

This word is used when something or someone causes feelings of frustration, often due to being impeded or hindered in achieving a goal. It is often used in more intense situations.

  • The constant delays in the project started to frustrate the team.
  • I felt frustrated when I couldn't solve the puzzle.
disappoint

This word is used when someone fails to fulfill hopes or expectations, often causing sadness or a sense of letdown. It carries a more emotional and personal tone.

  • I was disappointed when my friend canceled our plans.
  • The movie was highly anticipated but ultimately disappointed many fans.
upset

This word is used when someone is disturbed emotionally, leading to feelings of sadness, anger, or worry. It carries a strong emotional impact and is more personal.

  • She was upset after hearing the bad news.
  • The argument with his friend left him deeply upset.

Examples of usage

  • The product quality dissatisfies the customers.
  • Her attitude dissatisfied her employer.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissatisfy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น insatisfazer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเค‚เคคเฅเคทเฅเคŸ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unzufriedenstellen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak memuaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะฐะดะพะฒะพะปัŒะฝัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezadowalaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๆบ€ใซใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท insatisfaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ insatisfacer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท memnun etmemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ๋งŒ์กฑ์‹œํ‚ค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏู… ุงู„ุฑุถุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neuspokojit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neuspokojiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๆปก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nezadovoljiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรกnรฆgju

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฝะฐา“ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ะผะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒ™แƒ›แƒแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narazฤฑ salmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ insatisfacer

Etymology

The word 'dissatisfy' is a combination of 'dis-' (expressing negation) and 'satisfy' (to fulfill a desire or need). It originated in the early 17th century, evolving from the Middle French word 'dissatisfier'. Over time, it has become commonly used in English to express the feeling of unhappiness or lack of fulfillment.

See also: disatisfaction, dissatisfaction, dissatisfied, dissatisfiedly, dissatisfying, insatisfactory, satisfaction, satisfactorily, satisfactoriness, satisfactory, satisfied, satisfy, satisfying, satisfyingly, unsatisfactorily, unsatisfactory, unsatisfying.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,996, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.