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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That kind of monitoring is bound to find unproductive or unsatisfactory employees.

From Washington Times

Scores of dams across the U.S. are in poor or unsatisfactory condition, according to state and federal agencies.

From Seattle Times

On Sunday, Rajoelina said the performance of some ministers was unsatisfactory.

From Reuters

If this unsatisfactory tour has taught us anything, it's that the Lions can never play without supporters again.

From BBC

If they don't act quickly enough and COP26 ends in an unsatisfactory fudge, then the courts might become more involved.

From BBC