dissatisfy

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of DISSATISFY

to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of <a restaurant serving portions that will not dissatisfy even the heartiest eater>

Synonyms cheat, dissatisfy, fail, let down

Related Words bum (out), chagrin, discontent, disgruntle, displease, distress, upset; disenchant, disillusion; deceive, delude, mock

Near Antonyms fulfill (or fulfil); gladden

Antonyms content, gratify, satisfy

to make discontented <an administrative assistant dissatisfied by her meager paycheck>

Synonyms disaffect, disgruntle, displease, dissatisfy

Related Words alienate, estrange; aggrieve, agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, perturb, upset; annoy, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve; depress, sadden

Near Antonyms delight, gladden, tickle; calm, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)

Antonyms content, gratify, please, satisfy

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