dissatisfying 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of dissatisfyingnext
1
as in disappointing

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2
as in insufficient

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dissatisfying

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verb

present participle of dissatisfy
1
as in failing
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of a restaurant serving portions that will not dissatisfy even the heartiest eater

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2
as in displeasing
to make discontented an administrative assistant dissatisfied by her meager paycheck

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfying
  1. disappointing
  2. insufficient
  3. poor
  4. cheerless
  5. short
  6. irritating
  7. improper
  8. useless
Adjective
  • Bruce Brown — Incomplete 8 games, 6.0 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.0 APG, 40.8 field-goal percentage Brown’s tenure in Toronto has been disappointing, through little fault of his own.
    Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
  • After Kelly threw herself into helping Democrats win statehouse elections last fall, even forming a political action committee to aid candidates, the results were disappointing.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of disappointing
Adjective
  • Regulators reported that the vehicles collided with objects because users had insufficient reaction time to prevent the crashes, either due to limited visibility or delays in releasing the phone app button, which halts the vehicle's movement.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • There is insufficient halfway house and many case managers, the primary BOP employees implementing the program, remain confused over the exact interpretation of the law.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of insufficient
Adjective
  • With sleep disorders affecting approximately 70 million Americans and poor sleep linked to serious health risks like heart disease, stroke and cognitive decline, the Tone Buds represent a significant advancement in personal sleep technology.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Everybody connected to the death of this poor guy is dead now.
    Makena Gera, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • Wedged between the cheerless skyscrapers of Third Avenue and an uncharming stretch of Second, just blocks north of the bro bars of Murray Hill, is a row of nine townhouses.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Election polls may seem cheerless, inscrutable, and wrapped in data and murky terminology.
    W. Joseph Campbell, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of cheerless
Adjective
  • The short set slips nearly 30 spaces this time around, declining from No. 106 to No. 135.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The association noted that some members may be interested in the shorter workweek but may be hesitant.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of short
Verb
  • Cover irritating clothing seams with a smooth material such as silk to avoid abrasive irritation.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
  • At Abercrombie & Fitch Packed with conditioning and hydrating castor oil, argan oil & coconut oil, this eyelash & brow growth serum will help promote the appearance of longer, fuller looking lashes and brows without the use of irritating or harmful ingredients.
    refinery29.com, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of irritating
Adjective
  • Duran had already been charged with improper conduct for his reaction to the red card.
    Callum Davis, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • One of the most alarming findings comes when Matson shows gaps in the marble shower's corners, warning of potential water damage due to improper sealing.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of improper
Adjective
  • Without that essential training to help surmount powerful systemic barriers, the kit would have been useless—and in that sense, the job is still woefully unfinished.
    Sheila McClear, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Esoteric knowledge of the parks, essentially useless anywhere else, is suddenly incredibly useful.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of useless
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