The term 'fail to satisfy' can be summed up as not meeting expectations. This phrase is often used to describe a situation in which someone or something does not meet the standards that were set for them. The crossword solution for this term is 'DISSATISFY, ' which means to not be pleased or content with something. Dissatisfaction can be caused by a variety of factors, such as a lack of quality, not meeting expectations, or not receiving the desired outcome.