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 When Iranian leaders moved to cut spending on subsidies that help Iranians afford basic essentials, thousands of protesters already dissatisfied with Iran’s political leadership finally took to the streets. — Shooka Bidarian, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for dissatisfy

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Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson said before the game that some of the team’s younger receivers would have to step up, and Favors certainly didn’t disappoint.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
That inconsistency is why fresh pumpkin bakes can disappoint even careful cooks.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 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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