unsatisfactory
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During that time, he released two albums recorded while on bail or day release, but he generally glosses over them as unsatisfactory when discussing his career.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Eventually, Stacy learned about Mpoyi’s living situation off campus and found it to be unsatisfactory for him.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
If they don’t respond on time or if their response is unsatisfactory, they can be penalized.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
If, like my wife, you find that frustrating and unsatisfactory, the brand-name medical center offers you a pile of word jerky to chew on while you get your checkbook out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
Manetti’s account is puzzling and unsatisfactory, but it is all we have.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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