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dissatisfy

|dis/sat/is/fy|

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/dɪˈsætɪsfaɪ/

cause discontent

Etymology
Etymology Information

'dissatisfy' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' combined with 'satisfy', which comes from Latin 'satisfacere', where 'satis' meant 'enough' and 'facere' meant 'to make'.

Historical Evolution

'dissatisfy' evolved from the combination of 'dis-' and 'satisfy', which was derived from the Latin 'satisfacere'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not to make enough', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause discontent'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to fail to satisfy; to cause discontent or displeasure.

The service at the restaurant dissatisfies many customers.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35