物足(ものた)りなさ

物足(ものた)りなさ is a noun derived from the i-adjective 物足(ものた)りない (insufficient, not enough, unsatisfying) by adding the suffix ～さ to create a noun expressing the quality or feeling.

Forms

• 物足(ものた)りない (i-adjective: unsatisfying)
• 物足(ものた)りなさ (noun: feeling of insufficiency)
• 物足(ものた)りなく (adverb: unsatisfyingly)

Common expressions

• 物足(ものた)りなさを感(かん)じる (to feel something is lacking)
• 物足(ものた)りなさが残(のこ)る (a feeling of wanting more remains)
• 物足(ものた)りなさを覚(おぼ)える (to sense insufficiency)

Usage

• Food portions
• Entertainment endings
• Explanations or information
• Relationships or interactions
• Work accomplishments

Similar words

• 不満(ふまん) (dissatisfaction - stronger negative)
• 満足感(まんぞくかん)の欠如(けつじょ) (lack of satisfaction - formal)

Register: Neutral. Common in everyday and written contexts.