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View usage for: (ʌnsætɪsfæktəri) adjectiveIf you describe something as unsatisfactory, you mean that it is not as good as it should be, and cannot be considered acceptable. The inspectors said just under a third of lessons were unsatisfactory. He asked a few more questions, to which he received unsatisfactory answers. Synonyms: not good enough, inadequate, unacceptable, poor More Synonyms of unsatisfactory unsatisfactory in British English (ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktərɪ, -trɪ) adjectivenot adequate or suitable; unacceptable Examples of 'unsatisfactory' in a sentenceunsatisfactory Added to that there is the cost of recruiting people who prove to be unsatisfactory.This was just another flaw in a deeply unsatisfactory experiment.We are left with an unsatisfactory situation.It is a wholly unsatisfactory situation and requires urgent action.This is stealth law and deeply unsatisfactory.It was by no means the only downside to another deeply unsatisfactory win.It was an unsatisfactory situation because a man can have the job in name but not in reality.The story's highly unsatisfactory denouement has already been mentioned.Surely this situation is highly unsatisfactory from the patient's point of view?If not, this sounds like an unsatisfactory relationship all round.Like him or loathe him, this situation is unsatisfactory.A wholly unsatisfactory first half was followed by a much better second.Whilst we expect the course to pass the inspection, this is an unsatisfactory situation to say the least.An online search has proved unsatisfactory, so could she perhaps enlighten those of us who try to keep up?The situation is wholly unsatisfactory.I found its slowness wholly unsatisfactory.On the contrary, the deconstruction may prove to be unsatisfactory because the reconstructed system may not appear to work or to make sense.You're only 19 and far too young to be tying yourself into an unsatisfactory relationship.Union leaders said that a strike ballot could be held on November 5 if negotiations proved unsatisfactory.Technical issues Yet again, the use of technology for a low catch proved unsatisfactory. In other languagesunsatisfactory British English: unsatisfactory / ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktərɪ; -trɪ/ ADJECTIVE If you describe something as unsatisfactory, you mean that it is not as good as it should be, and cannot be considered acceptable. He received unsatisfactory answers to his questions. - American English: unsatisfactory
- Arabic: غَيْرُ مُرْضٍ
- Brazilian Portuguese: insatisfatório
- Chinese: 令人不满的
- Croatian: nezadovoljavajući
- Czech: neuspokojivý
- Danish: utilfredsstillende
- Dutch: onbevredigend
- European Spanish: insatisfactorio
- Finnish: epätyydyttävä
- French: insatisfaisant
- German: unbefriedigend
- Greek: μη ικανοποιητικός
- Italian: insoddisfacente
- Japanese: 不満足な
- Korean: 불만스러운
- Norwegian: utilfredsstillende
- Polish: niezadowalający
- European Portuguese: insatisfatório
- Romanian: nesatisfăcător
- Russian: неудовлетворительный
- Latin American Spanish: insatisfactorio
- Swedish: otillfredsställande
- Thai: ไม่น่าพอใจ
- Turkish: tatmin edici olmayan
- Ukrainian: незадовільний
- Vietnamese: không tốt đẹp
Chinese translation of 'unsatisfactory'unsatisfactory (ˈʌnsætɪsˈfæktərɪ) adj -
令人不满(滿)意的 (lìng rén bù mǎnyì de)
Definition not good enough The inspectors said a third of lessons were unsatisfactory. Synonyms not good enough pathetic mediocre unworthy displeasing no great shakes (informal) not much cop (British, slang) not up to par Opposites sufficient , acceptable , adequate , satisfactory , passable , pleasing , suitable Additional synonymsDefinition inadequate in quantity or quality deficient landing systems Synonyms unsatisfactory, poor, inadequate, weak, flawed, inferior, impaired, faulty, incomplete, unsuitable, defective, imperfect, unworthyThe response to the appeal was disappointing. Synonyms unsatisfactory, inadequate, discouraging, sorry, upsetting, sad, depressing, unhappy, unexpected, pathetic, inferior, insufficient, lame, disconcerting, second-rate, unworthy, not much cop (British, slang) Definition not enough Supplies of food and medicine are inadequate. Synonyms insufficient, short, scarce, meagre, poor, lacking, incomplete, scant, sparse, skimpy, sketchy, insubstantial, scanty, niggardly, incommensurateAdditional synonymsDefinition not enough for a particular purpose There was insufficient evidence to proceed. Synonyms inadequate, incomplete, scant, meagre, short, sparse, deficient, lacking, unqualified, insubstantial, incommensurateDefinition not up to standard This work just isn't up to scratch. Synonyms inadequate, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, incapable, insufficient, incompetent, not up to standard, not up to snuff (informal) Definition lacking in (something) poor wages and terrible working conditionsA poor crop has sent vegetable prices spiralling. Synonyms meagre, inadequate, insufficient, reduced, lacking, slight, miserable, pathetic, incomplete, scant, sparse, deficient, skimpy, measly (informal), scanty, pitiable, niggardly, straitened, exiguousDefinition too bad to be accepted His rude behaviour was unacceptable. Synonyms intolerable, unsatisfactory, unreasonable, off (British, informal), bad, poor, terrible (informal), offensive, not on (informal), unpleasant, inappropriate, unwelcome, unsuitable, disgraceful, undesirable, improper, distasteful, out of order (informal), obnoxious, deplorable, displeasing, unseemly, objectionable, disagreeable, a bit much (informal), beyond the pale, inadmissible, insufferable, a bit off (British, informal), insupportable, impermissible, a bit thick (British, informal) Definition not right or appropriate for a particular purpose Amy's shoes were unsuitable for walking any distance. Synonyms inappropriate, unacceptable, unfit, unfitting, out of place, improper, incompatible, ineligible, incongruous, unseemly, out of character, unsuited, unbecoming, out of keeping, unseasonable, unbefitting, inapt, infelicitous, inappositeDefinition (of a part of the body) not functioning as well as is normal His eyesight had always been weak. Synonyms deficient, wanting, poor, lacking, inadequate, pathetic, faulty, substandard, under-strength |