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dissatisfy

/dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/
dis · sat · is · fy
Adjective:dissatisfied
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Past Simple:dissatisfied
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Past Participle:dissatisfied
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Present Participle:dissatisfying
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dissatisfy Lexical Profile

dissatisfy Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To fail to satisfy; to make someone discontented, displeased, or disappointed by falling short of their expectations or needs.

Example

"Poor customer service and delayed shipments will quickly dissatisfy even the most loyal patrons."

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• Rhymes for dissatisfy

• Nearby Words

dissatisfaction
dissatisfactory
dissatisfied
dissatisfy
dissatisfying
dissect
dissection

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century by combining the Latinate prefix 'dis-' (expressing negation) with the verb 'satisfy', which stems from Latin 'satisfacere' ('to do enough').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dissatisfy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dissatisfy
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