unsatisfactory

Example Sentences

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The question of why has been much debated over the years; at his trial, Meursault offers an unsatisfactory answer: “because of the sun.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

During that time, he released two albums recorded while on bail or day release, but he generally glosses over them as unsatisfactory when discussing his career.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Eventually, Stacy learned about Mpoyi’s living situation off campus and found it to be unsatisfactory for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

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

Then on Thursday, after I had had the unsatisfactory visit with my former friends, Grandpa Izzy called with a different suggestion.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg