dissatisfy

Everyday

1. To fail to please someone or to give them what they wanted. tree →
2. dissatisfied (adjective): not happy with something because it is not good enough. tree →

In the lessons

Mostly used as the adjective «dissatisfied» in everyday life and reviews: customers, players or pupils dissatisfied with a result or service; phrases: «dissatisfied with», «a dissatisfied customer».

Examples

• The ending of the film dissatisfied many viewers. tree →
• She was dissatisfied with her painting and started again. tree →
• A dissatisfied customer asked for a refund. tree →
• Poor service dissatisfies shoppers. tree →
• The coach was dissatisfied with the team's effort. tree →
• If you are dissatisfied, write a polite complaint. tree →
• The cold dinner dissatisfied everyone. tree →

Note

Spelling: double s (dis + satisfy). y → ies/ied: dissatisfies, dissatisfied. Noun: dissatisfaction. The verb form is rare; «dissatisfied» is common. Compare «unsatisfied» (not yet fulfilled).