Meaning of unsatisfactory in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   unsatisfactory

   Definitions

   1. not giving satisfaction

   Examples

   • « shops should take back unsatisfactory goods »
   • « her performance proved to be unsatisfactory »
   • « life is becoming increasingly unsatifactory »
   • « our discussion was very unsatisfactory »

   Synonyms

   • disappointing
   • dissatisfactory
   • unsatisfying
   • failing
   • off
   • unacceptable

   Antonyms

   • satisfactory

See also

• inadequate
• unacceptable