dissatisfy

[ dis-sat-is-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·sat·is·fied, dis·sat·is·fy·ing.

1. to cause to be displeased, especially by failing to provide something expected or desired.

dissatisfy

/ dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪ /

verb

1. tr to fail to satisfy; disappoint

Word History and Origins

Origin of dissatisfy¹

First recorded in 1660–70; dis- ¹ + satisfy

Related Words

• disappoint
• perturb