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
  • Considering who his character becomes to the franchise, this part of the origin story is particularly disappointing.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The last two seasons with Rodgers under centers have been disappointing, to say the least.
    Valentina Martinez, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of disappointing
Adjective
  • So far this fall, Milwaukee DNS has seen a 35% increase in complaints from last year about landlords providing no heat or insufficient heat, WITI-TV (Channel 6) and WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) reported.
    Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the complaints that were filed in the aftermath of that election have been dismissed due to insufficient evidence or a lack of cooperation from witnesses.
    Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of insufficient
Adjective
  • So this poor kid [who finished in last], this single guy, for a year had to have a Fathead of his buddy in boxers, a giant life-size Fathead above his bed.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The cub was also hairless and found in poor condition.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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
  • Most canines can go on walks if the temperature doesn't fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but those with shorter coats will be more sensitive, according to the website Dogster.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • While three days might not be enough to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos, even a short retreat can offer a profound reconnection with nature and oneself.
    Julia Eskins, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of short
Verb
  • Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.
    Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This 2023 Best of Beauty winner contains a retinol alternative duo that firms and smoothes the look of fine lines and wrinkles without irritating the skin or being to harsh.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritating
Adjective
  • Notably, the inspector general's review said there was no evidence that the investigations were influenced by politics or other improper considerations.
    Robert Legare, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The final ingredient of the DOGE cocktail is the potential improper conduct of the entity itself.
    Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of improper
Adjective
  • This is a fashion collab designed for women’s bodies to be looked at, but the functionality is useless.
    Jamie Aranoff, Outside Online, 12 Dec. 2024
  • It was built on NBA men who subsidized that useless league for decades.
    Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of useless
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