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Definition of unsatisfying

unsatisfying

/ˌʌnˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
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Adverb:unsatisfyingly
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unsatisfying Lexical Profile

unsatisfying Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Failing to give pleasure, fulfillment, or contentment; leaving a person feeling disappointed or unfulfilled.

Example

"The mystery novel had an unsatisfying ending that left several major plot points unresolved."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Unsatisfying' is typically used to describe an experience, meal, or artistic work that fails to provide emotional, sensory, or intellectual fulfillment, whereas 'unsatisfactory' is used in more formal or objective contexts to mean not good enough to meet a required standard.

• Rhymes for unsatisfying

• Nearby Words

unsatisfactorily
unsatisfactory
unsatisfied
unsatisfying
unsatisfyingly
unsaturated
unsaved

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