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Definitions

unsatisfactory

[uhn-sat-is-fak-tuh-ree] / ˌʌn sæt ɪsˈfæk tə ri /
ADJECTIVE
insufficient, inadequate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deficient disappointing distressing mediocre regrettable unacceptable unsuitable
WEAK
amiss bad damaged disconcerting displeasing disquieting disturbing for the birds junky lame no good not good enough not up to par offensive poor rotten sad schlocky second thin undesirable unwelcome unworthy upsetting vexing weak wrong
Antonyms
STRONGEST
satisfactory suitable
WEAK
OK acceptable adequate sufficient

Example Sentences

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She pitched it to Lichtenberg and his now-manager at Fortune, Ashley Lutz, who experimented with the fledgling technology, but the initial results were unsatisfactory and the test was discontinued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Canada could sue Stellantis for breach of contract should Joly find the company’s response unsatisfactory, officials say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

He found it very unsatisfactory to be said, “I have a gift” because I work very hard at something.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

In particular Saito told Takaichi that her answers on the LDP's recent slush fund scandal were unsatisfactory, media reports said.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

It was as though now that the young men had had their chance, with unsatisfactory results, the older men would take over.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison