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Dissatisfy

/dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

To fail to satisfy; to displease.

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verb
  1. 1

    To fail to satisfy; to displease.

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WordDefinition
gratifyverb(transitive) To please.
satisfyverb(transitive) To meet the needs of, to fulfill the wishes or requirements of (someone).

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unsatisfyverb(transitive, rare) To fail to satisfy; dissatisfy.
displeaseverb(transitive) To make not pleased; to cause a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to vex slightly.
disappointverb(transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
discontentnoun(uncountable) Dissatisfaction.
underwhelmverbTo fail to impress; to perform disappointingly.
dislikenounAn attitude or a feeling of distaste or aversion.
disappoyntverbObsolete form of disappoint. [(transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.]
failverb(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
disenchantverb(transitive, of a person) To free from illusion, false belief or enchantment; to undeceive or disillusion.
unmoveverb(intransitive, nonstandard) To not move; remain still or motionless; remain in place.
frustrateverb(transitive) To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
disservicenounService that results in harm; an (intentionally or unintentionally) unhelpful, harmful action.
disenjoyverb(transitive) To fail to enjoy; to take no pleasure in.
disedifyverbto injure or scandalize.
discomfitnoun(transitive) To embarrass (someone) greatly; to confuse; to perplex; to disconcert.
dismaynounA sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
disconcertverb(transitive) To upset the composure of; to startle.
discommodateverb(obsolete, transitive) To render unfit or unsuitable; to fail to treat well.
unfulfillverb(transitive, US) to not fulfill; stop short of fulfillment or completion
distastenounA feeling of dislike, aversion or antipathy.

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