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Definition of dissatisfying

dissatisfying

/dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
dis · sat · is · fy · ing
Adverb:dissatisfyingly
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Past Simple:dissatisfied
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Past Participle:dissatisfied
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Present Participle:dissatisfying
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dissatisfying Lexical Profile

dissatisfying Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Failing to give pleasure, fulfillment, or contentment; disappointing or inadequate.

Example

"The novel had a deeply dissatisfying ending that left several major plotlines unresolved."

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• verb

1

To fail to satisfy; to cause discontent, displeasure, or disappointment in someone.

Example

"By continually delaying the delivery schedule, the vendor is dissatisfying its most loyal clients."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In everyday usage, 'unsatisfying' is significantly more common than the adjective 'dissatisfying' to describe an experience or outcome that fails to meet expectations.

• Rhymes for dissatisfying

• Nearby Words

dissatisfactory
dissatisfied
dissatisfy
dissatisfying
dissect
dissection
disseminate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dissatisfying. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dissatisfying
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