CEFR B1

dissatisfy

verb

Meaning

To fail to satisfy or please someone.

Examples

The poor service at the restaurant served to dissatisfy the diners.
His constant criticism began to dissatisfy his colleagues.

Synonyms: displease, disappoint, frustrate, alienate

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dissatisfy (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

Definition

To fail to satisfy or please someone.

Examples

The poor service at the restaurant served to dissatisfy the diners.
His constant criticism began to dissatisfy his colleagues.
The company's inability to meet deadlines will inevitably dissatisfy its customers.

How to Use dissatisfy

dissatisfy someone (prepositional phrase): To fail to satisfy or please a person. — "The lack of career progression will dissatisfy ambitious employees."

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