Dissatisfying — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfī/ dis·sat·is·fy

Meaning & Definition of Dissatisfying

Dissatisfying (verb)

  1. to fail to satisfy, displease

Dissatisfying (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in disappointing, heartbreaking

    similar: cheerless, disappointing, disgruntling, displeasing, heartbreaking, heartrending, saddening, demoralizing, depressing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting, discomforting, disconcerting, dismaying, distressing, disturbing, upsetting, cold, unfeeling, unfriendly, unkind, unloving, unpleasant
    opposite: cheering, comforting, encouraging, fulfilling, gladdening, gratifying, heartening, heartwarming, rewarding, satisfying, affecting, inspiring, inspiriting, moving, poignant, stirring, touching, edifying, elevating, uplifting

  2. as in unsatisfactory, disagreeable

    similar: insufficient, meager, mean, miserly, poor, scanty, shabby, short, skimpy, spare, stingy, disagreeable, disreputable, improper, indecent, objectionable, unfit, unsuitable, unworthy, useless, wrong, bad, cheap, defective, faulty, imperfect, incomplete, lamentable, pitiful, shoddy, deficient, inadequate, lacking, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, wanting, atrocious, execrable, miserable, vile, wretched, insufferable, intolerable, unbearable, unendurable
    opposite: acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fairish, fine, good, OK, passable, respectable, satisfactory, serviceable, tolerable, agreeable, bearable, endurable, sufferable, average, fair, indifferent, mediocre, middling, minimal

Dissatisfying (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of

    "a restaurant serving portions that will not dissatisfy even the heartiest eater"

    similar: cheating, disappointing, failing, letting down
    related: bumming (out), chagrining, discontenting, disgruntling, displeasing, distressing, upsetting, disenchanting, disillusioning, deceiving, deluding, mocking
    opposite: contenting, gratifying, satisfying
    near: fulfilling, gladdening

  2. to make discontented

    "an administrative assistant dissatisfied by her meager paycheck"

    similar: disaffecting, discontenting, disgruntling, displeasing
    related: alienating, estranging, aggrieving, agitating, discomposing, disquieting, disturbing, perturbing, upsetting, annoying, irking, irritating, nettling, peeving, depressing, saddening
    opposite: contenting, gratifying, pleasing, satisfying
    near: delighting, gladdening, tickling, calming, soothing, tranquilizing

Related Entry: Dissatisfy (verb)

Dissatisfy is a different word from Dissatisfying. The synonyms below are for dissatisfy, not for dissatisfying.

  1. to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of

    "a restaurant serving portions that will not dissatisfy even the heartiest eater"

    similar: cheat, disappoint, fail, let down
    related: bum (out), chagrin, discontent, disgruntle, displease, distress, upset, disenchant, disillusion, deceive, delude, mock
    opposite: content, gratify, satisfy
    near: fulfill, gladden

  2. to make discontented

    "an administrative assistant dissatisfied by her meager paycheck"

    similar: disaffect, discontent, disgruntle, displease
    related: alienate, estrange, aggrieve, agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, perturb, upset, annoy, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, depress, sadden
    opposite: content, gratify, please, satisfy
    near: delight, gladden, tickle, calm, soothe, tranquilize

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dissatisfying

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dissatisfying:

cheerless, disappointing, disgruntling, displeasing, heartbreaking, heartrending, saddening, demoralizing, depressing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting, discomforting, disconcerting, dismaying, distressing, disturbing, upsetting, cold, unfeeling, unfriendly, unkind, unloving, unpleasant, insufficient, meager, mean, miserly, poor, scanty, shabby, short, skimpy, spare, stingy, disagreeable, disreputable, improper, indecent, objectionable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dissatisfying

Words with the opposite meaning of Dissatisfying:

cheering, comforting, encouraging, fulfilling, gladdening, gratifying, heartening, heartwarming, rewarding, satisfying, affecting, inspiring, inspiriting, moving, poignant, stirring, touching, edifying, elevating, uplifting, acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fairish, fine, good, OK, passable, respectable

Related Words for Dissatisfying

bumming (out), chagrining, disenchanting, disillusioning, deceiving, deluding, mocking, alienating, estranging, aggrieving, agitating, discomposing, disquieting, perturbing, annoying, irking, irritating, nettling, peeving

Near Antonyms of Dissatisfying

delighting, tickling, calming, soothing, tranquilizing

Word Forms of Dissatisfying

Inflections: dissatisfied, dissatisfies

Origin & Etymology of Dissatisfying

First known use: 1656

Frequently Asked Questions about Dissatisfying

What does "Dissatisfying" mean?

"Dissatisfying" means to fail to satisfy, displease. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to fail to satisfy, displease. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dissatisfying"?

Other words for "Dissatisfying" include cheerless, disappointing, disgruntling, displeasing, heartbreaking, heartrending, saddening and demoralizing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dissatisfying" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dissatisfying"?

There are 93 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dissatisfying". Common alternatives include cheerless, disappointing, disgruntling, displeasing, heartbreaking, heartrending, saddening, demoralizing, depressing and discouraging.

What is the opposite of "Dissatisfying"?

Antonyms of "Dissatisfying" include cheering, comforting, encouraging, fulfilling, gladdening, gratifying, heartening and heartwarming. Near antonyms include delighting, tickling, calming and soothing.

How do you use "Dissatisfying" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dissatisfying" in a sentence: "a restaurant serving portions that will not dissatisfy even the heartiest eater"; "an administrative assistant dissatisfied by her meager paycheck".

Is "Dissatisfying" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dissatisfying" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Dissatisfying"?

"Dissatisfying" is pronounced /(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsa-təs-ˌfī/ and divided into syllables as dis·sat·is·fy.

What is the origin of the word "Dissatisfying"?

First known use: 1656.