dissatisfy

dis·sat·is·fy

verb \-ˌfī\

Definition of DISSATISFY

transitive verb

: to fail to satisfy : displease

Examples of DISSATISFY

1. She was dissatisfied by the poor service.
2. <a restaurant serving portions that will not dissatisfy even the heartiest eater>

First Known Use of DISSATISFY

1666

Related to DISSATISFY

Synonyms: cheat, disappoint, fail, let down

Antonyms: content, gratify, satisfy

Related Words: bum (out), chagrin, discontent, disgruntle, displease, distress, upset; disenchant, disillusion; deceive, delude, mock

Near Antonyms: fulfill (or fulfil); gladden

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Rhymes with DISSATISFY

acetify, acidify, ammonify, aniline dye, a priori, beatify, bourgeoisify, commodify, complexify, decalcify, decertify, declassify, demystify, denazify, desanctify, desertify, detoxify, Dioscuri, disqualify, diversify, electric eye, electrify, emulsify, esterify, exemplify, facetiae, Gorno-Altay, hang out to dry, Helvetii, humidify, identify, indemnify, intensify, money supply, objectify, personify, preoccupy, reliquiae, revivify, rigidify, sacrifice fly, saponify, see eye to eye, solemnify, solidify, syllabify, transmogrify, turn a blind eye, undersupply, vox populi, water supply