Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leave-much-to-be-desired
idiom
/liːv ˌmʌtʃ tə bɪ dɪˈzaɪəd/
Definition
To be inadequate or unsatisfactory, often falling short of expectations.
Examples
- The hotel’s service really left much to be desired; our room was not ready upon arrival.
- His performance in the concert left much to be desired, as he missed several key notes.
- While the meal was decent, the presentation left much to be desired.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that something does not meet the desired standards or leaves a lot of room for improvement.
Synonyms
- fall short
- leave something to be desired
- be lacking
- be imperfect
