unsatisfactory
adjective /ˌʌnˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/
/ˌʌnˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/
Word Family
- satisfaction noun (≠ dissatisfaction)
- satisfactory adjective (≠ unsatisfactory)
- satisfy verb
- satisfying adjective (≠ unsatisfying)
- satisfied adjective (≠ dissatisfied) (≠ unsatisfied)
- not good enoughExtra Examplessynonym inadequate, unacceptable opposite satisfactory
- The results were considered to be thoroughly unsatisfactory.
- He reflected on the unsatisfactory nature of his relationship with the school principal.
- It was an unsatisfactory conclusion to an otherwise profitable visit.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryUnsatisfactory is used with these nouns:- compromise
- nature
- outcome
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