dissatisfy
/dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5650 in the learning path
使不满意
Definitions
v. To leave someone feeling that something is not good enough.
使不满意
Example
The small portions and slow service dissatisfied several guests.
分量少、上菜慢，让几位客人感到不满意。
Public transport services that repeatedly fail to meet basic standards are likely to dissatisfy regular commuters.
公共交通服务若屡次达不到基本标准，很可能使日常通勤者感到不满。
Collocations
- dissatisfy customers
- dissatisfy users
Word family
- dissatisfied (adj.)
- dissatisfaction (n.)
- satisfy (v.)
- satisfactory (adj.)
Synonyms
- displease
Antonyms
- satisfy
- please
Usage tip
及物动词；日常更常用be dissatisfied with。
FAQ
- What does dissatisfy mean?
- To leave someone feeling that something is not good enough.
- How is dissatisfy pronounced?
- UK /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/, US /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
