dissatisfy
verb
dis·sat·is·fy
(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfī 
dissatisfied; dissatisfying; dissatisfies
: to fail to satisfy : displease
Examples of dissatisfy in a Sentence
She was dissatisfied by the poor service.
a restaurant serving portions that will not dissatisfy even the heartiest eater
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The move is not entirely unexpected for the art world, which has seen art dealers dissatisfied with the status quo established by art fairs such as the Art Dealers Association of America and the Armory Show.
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Taken together, those statistics suggest there is some degree of realignment going on in American politics, with Trump’s appeal resonating both with young voters dissatisfied with the state of the nation and with working-class voters of all races.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 28 Dec. 2024
When Fifth Edition was released in 2014, it was done as a placeholder that was trying to lure back old customers dissatisfied with the direction of the game.
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—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Taken together, those statistics suggest there is some degree of realignment going on in American politics, with Trump’s appeal resonating both with young voters dissatisfied with the state of the nation and with working-class voters of all races.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 28 Dec. 2024
When Fifth Edition was released in 2014, it was done as a placeholder that was trying to lure back old customers dissatisfied with the direction of the game.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
But those looking for a job — including new college graduates and workers dissatisfied with their current role — will likely have a tough time finding a gig, Pollak said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Dissatisfy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissatisfy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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dissatisfy
verb
dis·sat·is·fy
(ˈ)dis-ˈ(s)at-əs-ˌfī
: to fail to satisfy : displease
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