dissatisfactory
adjective
dis·sat·is·fac·to·ry (ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē 
: causing dissatisfaction
Synonyms
- bad
- bastard
- bush
- bush-league
- crummy
- crumby
- deficient
- ill
- inferior
- lame
- lousy
- off
- paltry
- poor
- punk
- sour
- suboptimal
- subpar
- substandard
- unacceptable
- unsatisfactory
- wack [slang]
- wanting
- wretched
- wrong
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Example Sentences
this report is completely dissatisfactory on several counts
Recent Examples on the Web Set primarily in the South, Plattner’s vignettes provide intimate glimpses into a series of singular events that, when strung together, paint a larger picture of the melancholic and frequently dissatisfactory state of existing in the modern world. 
Leah Tyler, ajc, 30 May 2022 In ThedaCare’s case, an attorney described dissatisfactory management and positions in which employees had been chronically underpaid. Molly Osberg, The New Republic, 25 Jan. 2022 Inter Miami fell to CF Montreal 2-0 in their third game at DRV PNK Stadium this season thanks to a first-half performance coach Phil Neville said was dissatisfactory. Khobi Price, sun-sentinel.com, 13 May 2021
Leah Tyler, ajc, 30 May 2022 In ThedaCare’s case, an attorney described dissatisfactory management and positions in which employees had been chronically underpaid. Molly Osberg, The New Republic, 25 Jan. 2022 Inter Miami fell to CF Montreal 2-0 in their third game at DRV PNK Stadium this season thanks to a first-half performance coach Phil Neville said was dissatisfactory. Khobi Price, sun-sentinel.com, 13 May 2021 Word History
First Known Use
circa 1610, in the meaning defined above
dissatisfactory
adjective
as in unacceptable
falling short of a standard this report is completely dissatisfactory on several counts Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- unacceptable
- wrong
- poor
- lame
- bad
- unsatisfactory
- deficient
- disastrous
- flawed
- terrible
- awful
- horrible
- pathetic
- suboptimal
- substandard
- wretched
- dreadful
- inferior
- sour
- subpar
- crummy
- brutal
- inadequate
- lacking
- lousy
- ill
- defective
- from hunger
- bastard
- off
- wanting
- bush
- paltry
- below par
- rotten
- miserable
- crumby
- useless
- punk
- insufficient
- abysmal
- gross
- short
- wack
- bush-league
- deplorable
- worthless
- under par
- faulty
- atrocious
- detestable
- unspeakable
- mediocre
- lesser
- damnable
- shoddy
- abominable
- stinky
- vile
- execrable
- horrendous
- common
- egregious
- sucky
- odious
- reprehensible
- crappy
- valueless
- flagrant
- gnarly
- coarse
- bum
- junky
- scanty
- rubbishy
- cheesy
- shabby
- bitchin'
- meager
- trashy
- miserly
- sleazy
- villainous
- skimpy
- low-grade
- mean
- stingy
- scurrilous
- second-rate
- low-rent
- miscreant
- sham
- fake
- cut-rate
- counterfeit
- skimp
- spare
- niggardly
- meagre
- phony
- phoney
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- satisfactory
- acceptable
- adequate
- standard
- fine
- tolerable
- okay
- decent
- respectable
- excellent
- superior
- passable
- great
- better
- classical
- perfect
- splendid
- divine
- classic
- exceptional
- wonderful
- superb
- sensational
- terrific
- sufficient
- superlative
- noble
- marvelous
- prime
- choice
- special
- heavenly
- stellar
- marvellous
- par excellence
- neat
- top
- exceptional
- mean
- grand
- unsurpassed
- fabulous
- premium
- swell
- dandy
- mediocre
- sterling
- average
- slick
- banner
- keen
- supernal
- capital
- minimal
- suitable
- nifty
- useful
- fancy
- boss
- all right
- fair
- borderline
- middling
- unexceptional
- worthy
- OK
- groovy
- bang-up
- first-class
- satisfying
- first-rate
- top-notch
- gratifying
- crackerjack
- tip-top
- high-test
- high-grade
- so-so
- jim-dandy
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