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unsatisfying

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities
US /ənˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/ UK /ʌnˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
Freq #51831

Meanings

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Synonyms
1 adj · not providing the pleasure,... disappointingunfulfillinginadequate
Word family
Related forms satisfysatisfaction

Etymology

Formed from un- ('not') + satisfying, the present participle of satisfy. Satisfy ultimately comes through Old French from Latin satisfacere ('to do enough').

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