Ungratifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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ungratifying

[ ˌʌnˈɡratɪˌfaɪɪŋ ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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'.