unsatisfying

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/

Definition

Failing to provide enough fulfillment, pleasure, or a sense of completion.

Examples

• He found his entry-level job deeply unsatisfying after only a few months.

• The meal was quick, but ultimately unsatisfying because it lacked any real flavor.

• Critics described the final chapter of the book as an unsatisfying conclusion to the series.

Synonyms of unsatisfying

Words with a similar meaning to unsatisfying:

• poor
• disappointing
• unfulfilling
• inadequate

Antonyms of unsatisfying

Words with the opposite meaning to unsatisfying:

• satisfying
• fulfilling

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