DISSATISFY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

dissatisfy

verb

(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfī

Definition of dissatisfy

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 His 2-3 playoff record came after a long dissatisfying postseason stretch from Chan Gailey (0-2), Bill Parcells (0-2), Phillips (1-2) and before McCarthy (1-3). — Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026 The protagonist tacks between monikers, dissatisfied by what each represents. — JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025 The event intends to create a conservative alternative for viewers dissatisfied with the football league's direction. — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025 The group confronted Turner about the donation at the February 2024 board meeting, and dissatisfied with her response, at least four of them — those who made the whistleblower complaint — resigned, according to the complaint. — Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dissatisfy

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The California Attorney General’s Office, in a statement, said it was disappointed by the decision and reviewing the opinion from the judges.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The year’s most discussable film is finally in theaters and its many bizarre surprises don’t disappoint.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of disappoint

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Some preservationists were displeased with the demolition, especially because Charlotte hasn’t necessarily been kind to its historic buildings.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
The sickly scent of alcohol filled the air and, when mixed with accompanying cigar smoke, combined for an odor most might find displeasing.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

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