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dissatisfy

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of dissatisfy

1 to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
  • a restaurant serving portions that will not dissatisfy even the heartiest eater
Synonyms of dissatisfy

cheat, disappoint, fail, let down
Words Related to dissatisfy

bum (out), chagrin, discontent, disgruntle, displease, distress, upset

disenchant, disillusion

deceive, delude, mock
Near Antonyms of dissatisfy

fulfill (or fulfil)

gladden
Antonyms of dissatisfy

content, gratify, satisfy
2 to make discontented
  • He was dissatisfied with his job.
Synonyms of dissatisfy

disaffect, discontent, disgruntle, displease
Words Related to dissatisfy

alienate, estrange

aggrieve, agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, perturb, upset

annoy, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve

depress, sadden
Near Antonyms of dissatisfy

delight, gladden, tickle

calm, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)
Antonyms of dissatisfy

content, gratify, please, satisfy

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