unsatisfying

Example Sentences

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Based on the novel by Bernard MacLaverty and written by Mr. MacLaverty and Nick Payne, Ms. Findlay’s work is nevertheless so delicate as to be slight, so unassuming as to be unsatisfying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

"It was weird interacting with ourselves in that way but largely unsatisfying because of the technical limitations of these platforms at the moment," said Kidd.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

This addition is not derived naturally from the theory itself, which has long made it an unsatisfying solution.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026

One truthful yet unsatisfying response is that it depends on an individual’s expectations and needs — as well as their age.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

This time I knew exactly what was out there—a lot of long, taxing miles, steep rocky mountains, hard shelter floors, hot days without showers, unsatisfying meals cooked on a temperamental stove.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson