ungratified

/ʌn'grætifaid/

Thân thiện

She feels ungratified after the long and fruitless meeting.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Not satisfied or fulfilled: Describes a state of not having one's desires, expectations, or needs met, leading to a feeling of discontent or lack of fulfillment. 2. Worried and uneasy: Describes a state of anxiety or restlessness stemming from dissatisfaction or unfulfilled wants.

Usage

The adjective "ungratified" is used to describe a person's emotional state when their wishes or expectations remain unfulfilled. It is a formal term. - It typically follows a linking verb like be, feel, or seem. - It can be used attributively before a noun, though this is less common.

Examples

• After the compromise, she felt deeply ungratified and yearned for a more complete solution.
• His ungratified ambition to lead the project was evident in his demeanor.
• The critic left the performance with an ungratified desire for more innovation.

Advanced Usage

• "To leave someone ungratified": To fail to satisfy someone's needs or desires.
  • The vague apology left the community ungratified and demanding concrete action.

Variants and Related Words

• Gratify (verb): To please or satisfy.
• Gratified (adjective): Pleased and satisfied.
• Gratification (noun): Pleasure or satisfaction.
• Ungratifying (adjective): Not providing satisfaction.

Synonyms

• Unsatisfied: Not content with what has been received or achieved.
• Unfulfilled: Not having achieved one's desires or potential.
• Discontented: Dissatisfied with one's circumstances.
• Restless: Unable to rest or relax due to dissatisfaction.

Antonyms

• Gratified
• Satisfied
• Fulfilled
• Contented

Học thuật

Adjective

1. worried and uneasy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• restless
• unsatisfied