left much to be desired

A form of leave much to be desired — Synonym of leave a lot to be desired.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of leave much to be desired
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APA

left much to be desired. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/left%20much%20to%20be%20desired

MLA

“left much to be desired.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/left%20much%20to%20be%20desired. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “left much to be desired,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/left%20much%20to%20be%20desired.

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