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dissatisfy Definition

dis·sat·isfy (-fī′)

transitive verb -·fied′, -·fy′·ing

to fail to satisfy; make discontented; displease

dissatisfy Synonyms

dissatisfy

v.

displease, discontent, disappoint, perturb; see anger 1, bother 3, disappoint.

dissatisfy Usage Examples

Object

  • feeling: Have you ever walked away from an appointment feeling dissatisfied?
  • %: Local bus services are more negatively viewed; users are fairly evenly divided ( 47 % satisfied vs 41 % dissatisfied ).
  • way: Farscape Games offer you a full 14 day money back guarantee on any item if you are in any way dissatisfied with your purchase.
  • people: The ICR reviews complaints made by people dissatisfied with Land Registry's response to their concerns.

Modifying Another Word

  • deeply: The final outcome, then left people shocked and deeply dissatisfied.
  • still: You will be asked to explain in writing why you are still dissatisfied.
  • increasingly: A group of us were increasingly dissatisfied with what was happening at school.
  • totally: Migrant workers however were not dependent on their fathers for their earnings and could leave home if totally dissatisfied.
  • generally: Often the person feels too fat and generally dissatisfied with their physical appearance.
  • extremely: The family were, needless to say, extremely dissatisfied at their legal team's blunder.

Preposition: after

  • procedure: If you are still dissatisfied after this procedure has been completed, you can ask the Health Services Ombudsman to investigate your case.

Used with why or when

  • when: Often the issues raised fall outside of the Commission's remit and customers are dissatisfied when no action is taken.

Preposition: in

  • way: We guarantee against faulty or shoddy workmanship - we will return to your premises at any time should you be dissatisfied in any way.

Preposition: with

  • outcome: Mrs Q was dissatisfied with the outcome of the review.
  • response: Where the complainant is dissatisfied with the response they can ask the Ombudsman to look into their concerns.
  • decision: If a claimant is dissatisfied with the decision reached on his or her claim they will have right of appeal.
  • reply: I am sorry you remain dissatisfied with the replies which we have sent.
  • determination: If you are dissatisfied with the Determination, you can appeal to the Leasehold Tribunal.
  • aspect: Anyone who is dissatisfied with any aspect of the Society's work or its services should complain.

Preposition: for

  • reason: If you're dissatisfied for any reason, just present your proof of purchase for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.