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Unsatisfying

Definition:

An adjective used to describe something that does not meet one's expectations or desires, leading to a feeling of disappointment or discontentment.

Senses/Usages:

1. Feeling: Failing to provide fulfillment or pleasure.

Example sentence: The movie ending was unsatisfying, leaving the audience confused and dissatisfied.

2. Food/Drink: Lacking in flavor, taste, or quality.

Example sentence: The soup was unsatisfying; it was bland and lacked any seasoning.

3. Work/Task: Not meeting expectations or being unable to achieve desired results.

Example sentence: Despite putting in extra effort, the project outcome remained unsatisfying due to unforeseen challenges.

4. Relationship: Failing to bring fulfillment or providing dissatisfaction within a relationship.

Example sentence: Their communication was unsatisfying, leading to constant misunderstandings and disagreements.

5. Quality/Standard: Not meeting the expected level of quality or standard.

Example sentence: The customer found the product to be unsatisfying, as it didn't meet the promised specifications.

6. Result/Outcome: Failing to meet the intended goal or producing an undesirable outcome.

Example sentence: Their performance in the competition was unsatisfying, leading to a loss.

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