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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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as in disappointing
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as in insufficient
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissatisfying
Adjective
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Which speaks to the good, but also the disappointing in the book.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025 -
It’s been quite stunning and disappointing to see the cowardice among major businesses that in recent months have turned their back on diversity, equity and inclusion.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The former governor complained on June 19 that the Board of Elections' plans to mitigate the heat were insufficient and demanded air conditioning in polling places.—
Ben Adler,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Even if the United States completes the modernization as planned, the country’s arsenal will still be insufficient to confront today’s and tomorrow’s nuclear challenges.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite having a poor 2024 season that saw the Pirates remove Bednar from the closer role, the right-hander is back to his dominant form.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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The key drivers are BGE’s soaring spending and profits and poor management by PJM Interconnection, the private entity that operates our electric grid.—
Emily Scarr,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
Verb
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When handled, these treefrogs secrete a sticky toxin as a defense, which can be irritating to mucous membranes of people or pets who make contact with them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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All three ingredients offer significant benefits for skin brightening and skin texture, but also tend to be irritating to people with sensitive skin.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For three days, things were cheerless for Courtney Williams.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2025
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Gomez gestured across the street toward 100 Centre Street—the criminal courthouse, a cheerless Art Deco building the color of cinder blocks.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, as a shorter shopper who’s always coming up with petite fashion hacks, the midi length will be the perfect maxi dress on my 5-foot frame.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Yes, Nuno will always be reminded about his short and unsuccessful stint at Tottenham Hotspur.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Before then, an officer could only cite you for using your phone after you had been pulled over for another offense, such as speeding or an improper lane change.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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In 2023, auditors found A1’s Frederick County branch engaged in improper scheduling and monitoring.—
Glynis Kazanjian,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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However, disciplined conduct on the part of the activists and the intervention of other bystanders renders the attacks useless.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Pine needles mixed with all the other fine debris rendered the guards useless.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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“Dissatisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissatisfying. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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