Pronunciation

/dɪsˈsaɪtɪ/

Definitions

• Verb: To fail to satisfy; cause disappointment or dissatisfaction. For example: “The service did not meet our expectations and greatly dissatisfied us.”
• Adjective: Causing dissatisfaction or disappointment. For example: “Her performance was highly unsatisfactory and left many people dissatisfied.”

Phrases

• “Be dissatisfied with something” means to have an unfavorable opinion or feeling about it.
• “Dissatisfaction arises from poor quality” highlights the root cause of discontent.
• “His actions led to widespread dissatisfaction among employees.”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The new software update did not dissatisfy users as expected.”
• Adjective: “The customer’s expectations were consistently dissatisfied by the restaurant’s service.”
• “Their dissatisfaction with the decision led to protests.”

Synonyms

• Displease
• Unhappiness
• Frustrate
• Discontent
• Unsatisfied

Antonyms

• Satisfy
• Content
• Pleased
• Gratified
• Happy