Ungratifying

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not providing gratification.
Adjective
  1. 1
    not likely to be rewarded wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
disappointingdishearteningdispleasinginadequateincommensurateinsufficient

Etymology

From un- + gratifying.

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