Ungratifying: meaning, definitions and examples
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ungratifying
[ ˌʌnˈɡratɪˌfaɪɪŋ ]
feeling
Not providing satisfaction or pleasure; disappointing.
Synonyms
disappointing, dissatisfying, unsatisfying
Examples of usage
- His ungratifying performance left the audience unimpressed.
- The ungratifying ending of the movie left the viewers feeling unsatisfied.
result
Failing to fulfill expectations or desires; not rewarding.
Synonyms
disheartening, displeasing, unrewarding
Examples of usage
- The ungratifying outcome of the project was a blow to the team's morale.
- It was an ungratifying experience to realize that all their efforts went to waste.
Translations
Translations of the word "ungratifying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insatisfatório
🇮🇳 असंतोषजनक
🇩🇪 unbefriedigend
🇮🇩 tidak memuaskan
🇺🇦 незадовільний
🇵🇱 niezadowalający
🇯🇵 満足できない
🇫🇷 insatisfaisant
🇪🇸 insatisfactorio
🇹🇷 tatmin edici olmayan
🇰🇷 만족스럽지 못한
🇸🇦 غير مرضي
🇨🇿 neuspokojivý
🇸🇰 neuspokojivý
🇨🇳 不令人满意的
🇸🇮 nezadovoljiv
🇮🇸 óánægjulegt
🇰🇿 қанағаттанарлықсыз
🇬🇪 უსიამოვნო
🇦🇿 qaneedici olmayan
🇲🇽 insatisfactorio
Etymology
The word 'ungratifying' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'gratifying'. The term has been in use since the late 18th century and is commonly used to describe situations, experiences, or outcomes that do not bring satisfaction or pleasure. It is derived from the Latin word 'gratificare' which means 'to please'.
See also: gratification, gratified, gratifying, gratifyingly.