1
as in to disappoint
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
a restaurant serving portions that will not dissatisfy even the heartiest eater
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as in to displease
to make discontented
an administrative assistant dissatisfied by her meager paycheck
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Recent Examples of dissatisfy
The top talent who are creative, think outside the box and can run an entire department will be dissatisfied with a controlling leader.
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Jody Michael, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Like in the United Kingdom and Germany, young voters are disproportionately likely to be dissatisfied with mainstream parties and their partisanship is dramatically weaker.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Across the Yellowstone universe, Sheridan writes of men and women dissatisfied with various aspects of the modern world, from the motor car to private equity.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Loading your audio article A group dissatisfied with the performance of Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton has begun the the effort to recall her from office, after voters in recent years took similar steps against top prosecutors in Alameda County and San Francisco.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jody Michael, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Like in the United Kingdom and Germany, young voters are disproportionately likely to be dissatisfied with mainstream parties and their partisanship is dramatically weaker.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Across the Yellowstone universe, Sheridan writes of men and women dissatisfied with various aspects of the modern world, from the motor car to private equity.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Loading your audio article A group dissatisfied with the performance of Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton has begun the the effort to recall her from office, after voters in recent years took similar steps against top prosecutors in Alameda County and San Francisco.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfy
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Pixar fans who know to expect some deeper themes under the surface of an entertaining and colorful story shouldn't be disappointed by this one.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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As with its hotels, sales across its eateries (which include the likes of Beefeater and Brewers Fayre) have disappointed due to lasting pressure on consumer spending.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter is breaking her silence on her controversial new album cover that has displeased some fans.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
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Combs also had control over her career and displeasing him would cause her financial harm.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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If your idea of patience looks like being endlessly agreeable, never getting annoyed, and staying calm through any inconvenience….—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
17 June 2025
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We get used to it quickly, and will be annoyed when it is replaced.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Dissatisfy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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