dissatisfy

[ dis-sat-is-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·sat·is·fied, dis·sat·is·fy·ing.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dissatisfy¹

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

Example Sentences

In 2010, scientists dissatisfied with DSM’s often fuzzy, symptom-based definitions of mental disorders rebelled and tried to define mental conditions based on brain and behavioral measures.

From Science News

They always embarrass those who give them, and dissatisfy those who receive them.

From Project Gutenberg

To an Arab Sheik, loudest in importunity, he said: "What has happened since yesterday to dissatisfy thee with life?"

From Project Gutenberg

Peter, very soon after our engagement you began to dissatisfy me because I realized that I should never satisfy you.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Pope had reason to be dissatisfy'd with the O in the second Line, and to reject it; for Homer has nothing of it.

From Project Gutenberg

The alarming way that each one did not throw away what was taken away did not dissatisfy every one.

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Related Words

• disappoint
• perturb