Meaning & use
Dissatisfying
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Failing to meet expectations or provide contentment; unsatisfying.
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The movie's rushed ending was dissatisfying after such a promising start.
Customers found the vague refund policy dissatisfying.
A note on using this word
Though less common than 'unsatisfying,' 'dissatisfying' is standard and emphasizes the active failure to please.
Words with a similar meaning
unsatisfyingdisappointing
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Words with an opposite meaning
satisfyingfulfilling
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