unsatisfactory

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International Cricket Council referee Jeff Crowe is yet to deliver his assessment of the pitch, which if handed an "unsatisfactory" rating would see the venue slapped with a demerit point.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

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

If, like my wife, you find that frustrating and unsatisfactory, the brand-name medical center offers you a pile of word jerky to chew on while you get your checkbook out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

When he was handed the ball on the second day, his career bowling average stood at an unsatisfactory 37.63.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

He was tired of books, and found people so interesting now that Mr. Brooke was obliged to make very unsatisfactory reports, for Laurie was always playing truant and running over to the Marches’.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott