dissatisfy
UK/dɪs'sætɪsfaɪ/US/dis'sætisfai/
A2
Definitions
v.
To fail to satisfy someone; to make them discontent.
使不满意，使失望。
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddis-not, apart, away
+
satisfyenough, full, satisfied
=dissatisfy
dis- ('not, reverse') + satisfy = to fail to satisfy. The verb is rare; the adjective dissatisfied and noun dissatisfaction are far more common. See satisfy.
Example Sentences
- 1.
A vague reply will only dissatisfy the customer.