dissatisfiedly
|dis-sat-is-fied-ly|
B2
/dɪˈsætɪsˌfaɪdli/
(dissatisfied)
not satisfied
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dissatisfied' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and the word 'satisfied' from Latin 'satisfacere', where 'satis' meant 'enough' and 'facere' meant 'to make'.
Historical Evolution
'dissatisfied' changed from the Old French word 'satisfaire' and eventually became the modern English word 'satisfied', with 'dis-' added to form 'dissatisfied'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not enough to make', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not satisfied'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows a lack of satisfaction.
She looked at the meal dissatisfiedly, pushing it away.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41