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- DictionaryUn·sat·is·fac·to·ry/ˌənˌsadəsˈfaktərē/
adjective
- 1. unacceptable because poor or not good enough: "an unsatisfactory situation"
un′sat•is•fac′to•ri•ness, n. disappointing, insufficient. Synonyms: disappointing, below expectation, inadequate, unacceptable, deficient, more... derive what limited advantage one can from (something unsatisfactory). Visit the English Only Forum.
unsatisfactory meaning, definition, what is unsatisfactory: not good enough or not acceptable: Learn more.
adjective. Not satisfactory; inadequate. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Synonyms: unfit. unacceptable. poor. insufficient. inferior. inefficient. inadequate. disappointing. bad. untoward. unfavorable. unadvantageous. negative. disadvantageous. adverse. Antonyms: satisfactory. sufficient. acceptable. ok. adequate. Origin of Unsatisfactory.
Jan 8, 2024 · unsatisfactory ( comparative more unsatisfactory, superlative most unsatisfactory) Inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective unsatisfactory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
The meal we had at that restaurant was unsatisfactory. antonyms: acceptable, satisfactory similar words: amiss, inadequate
Apr 22, 2024 · (adjective) in the sense of not good enough. Definition. not good enough. The inspectors said a third of lessons were unsatisfactory. Synonyms. not good enough. inadequate. unacceptable. poor. disappointing. weak. pathetic. insufficient. unsuitable. mediocre. deficient. unworthy. displeasing. not up to scratch (informal) no great shakes (informal)