1
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
The top talent who are creative, think outside the box and can run an entire department will be dissatisfied with a controlling leader.
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Jody Michael, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Like in the United Kingdom and Germany, young voters are disproportionately likely to be dissatisfied with mainstream parties and their partisanship is dramatically weaker.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Across the Yellowstone universe, Sheridan writes of men and women dissatisfied with various aspects of the modern world, from the motor car to private equity.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Loading your audio article A group dissatisfied with the performance of Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton has begun the the effort to recall her from office, after voters in recent years took similar steps against top prosecutors in Alameda County and San Francisco.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jody Michael, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Like in the United Kingdom and Germany, young voters are disproportionately likely to be dissatisfied with mainstream parties and their partisanship is dramatically weaker.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Across the Yellowstone universe, Sheridan writes of men and women dissatisfied with various aspects of the modern world, from the motor car to private equity.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Loading your audio article A group dissatisfied with the performance of Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton has begun the the effort to recall her from office, after voters in recent years took similar steps against top prosecutors in Alameda County and San Francisco.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfy
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However, Humphrey said the defense came away from Wednesday’s first practice disappointed in its play and its inability to force turnovers.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Aramark said in a statement earlier this week that the company was disappointed in the strike deadline and that contingency plans are in place to ensure fans at Fenway Park will have the ability to purchase food and drink during the games this weekend.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Snyder’s emphasis on moral mythology in those artistic blockbusters confused cultural gatekeepers, displeasing fanboys of Marvel and The Dark Knight.—
Armond White,
National Review,
18 July 2025
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Humphrey would no doubt be displeased with the outcome in Trump v. Wilcox.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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That acquisition annoyed shareholders and customers alike, with investors taking issue with the fact that it was structured to avoid a vote.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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Meanwhile, be patient with daily contacts, especially siblings and relatives who might annoy you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 July 2025
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“Dissatisfy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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