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dissatisfy

[dis-sat-is-fahy]

verb (used with object)

dissatisfied, dissatisfying 
  1. to cause to be displeased, especially by failing to provide something expected or desired.



dissatisfy

/ dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪ /

verb

  1. (tr) to fail to satisfy; disappoint

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dissatisfy1

First recorded in 1660–70; dis- 1 + satisfy
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Example Sentences

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“Wendy’s board of directors and management team are dissatisfied with the current valuation of the company and have been working to put the company on the right path,” Chairman Art Winkleblack said Thursday.

In such a "pox on both houses" scenario, incumbents from both parties suffer the consequences at the ballot box next year and the public becomes even more dissatisfied with the state of the affairs.

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Describing its members as "deeply dissatisfied", the union's assistant general secretary James Bowen said it was clear the Teachers' Pension Scheme was failing teachers and school leaders.

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The latest store closures and layoffs at Starbucks are part of Mr Niccol's wide-ranging turnaround strategy in his first year at the company, as the chain tries to lure back dissatisfied customers.

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Powell - who was recently sacked from her cabinet role in a ministerial reshuffle - may attract the support of Labour MPs dissatisfied with the performance of Sir Keir's government and its policies.

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