Definition Synonyms
Definition of unsatisfactory - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
experiencenot providing satisfaction or fulfillment
- The experience was unsatisfactory and left us disappointed.
2.
qualitynot good enough or acceptable
- The service was unsatisfactory and slow.
Origin of unsatisfactory
Latin, satis (enough) + facere (to do)
Terms with unsatisfactory included in their meaning
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poorly
in a poor or unsatisfactory manner
return unsatisfactory item
return an item due to dissatisfaction or defect
poorly
in a poor or unsatisfactory way
storytelling
unsatisfactory conclusion to a story
unsatisfactory
not performing well
performance
unsatisfactory execution or achievement
quality
be defective or unsatisfactory
disappointment
disappointing or unsatisfactory outcome
quality
of poor quality or unsatisfactory
unsatisfactory
not satisfactory or adequate
inadequate
be unsatisfactory or below acceptable standards
quality
most inept or unsatisfactory
poor letter
letter considered inadequate or unsatisfactory in quality
quality
of poor quality or unsatisfactory
ironic
impressively bad or unsatisfactory
figurative
quality of being unconvincing or unsatisfactory
informal
in a poor or unsatisfactory manner
unsatisfactory
not giving satisfaction or pleasure
quality
appear unimpressive or unsatisfactory
figurative
unsatisfactory or generally bad
bad situation
unsatisfactory or problematic situation
quality
of poor or unsatisfactory quality
quality
not of poor quality or unsatisfactory
Examples of unsatisfactory in a sentence
The service at the restaurant was unsatisfactory. The unsatisfactory results led to a review of the process.
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- French:insatisfaisant, ...
- German:unbefriedigend, unzureichend, ...
- Italian:insoddisfacente, scadente, ...
- Spanish:insatisfactorio, inadecuado, ...
- Portuguese:insatisfatório, deficiente, ...
- Chinese:不满意的, 不合格的, ...
- Japanese:満足のいかない, 不満足, ...
- Arabic:غَيْر مُرْضٍ, غَيْر مُقْنِع, ...
- Hebrew:בִּלְתִּי מְסַפֵּק, לֹא מַשְׂבִּיעַ רָצוֹן, ...
- Russian:неудовлетворительный, неприемлемый, ...
- Ukrainian:незадовільний, ...
- Hindi:असंतोषजनक, अस्वीकार्य, ...
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