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Unsatisfactorily: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsatisfactorily

 

[ ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæk.tər.ɪ.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a disappointing manner

In a manner that fails to meet expectations or desires; poorly or inadequately.

Synonyms

badly, inadequately, poorly

Examples of usage

  • He performed unsatisfactorily in the exam.
  • The project was completed unsatisfactorily and had to be redone.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsatisfactorily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insatisfatoriamente

🇮🇳 असंतोषजनक रूप से

🇩🇪 unzufriedenstellend

🇮🇩 tidak memuaskan

🇺🇦 незадовільно

🇵🇱 niesatysfakcjonująco

🇯🇵 不満足に

🇫🇷 insatisfaisant

🇪🇸 insatisfactoriamente

🇹🇷 tatmin edici olmayan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 불만족스럽게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير مرضٍ

🇨🇿 neuspokojivě

🇸🇰 neuspokojivo

🇨🇳 不满意地

🇸🇮 nezadovoljivo

🇮🇸 ófullnægjandi

🇰🇿 қанағаттанарлықсыз

🇬🇪 უკმაყოფილოდ

🇦🇿 qane etmir

🇲🇽 insatisfactoriamente

Etymology

The word 'unsatisfactorily' is formed by adding the suffix -ly to the adjective 'unsatisfactory'. The base word 'unsatisfactory' comes from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and the word 'satisfactory' meaning 'meeting expectations or needs'. 'Satisfactory' is derived from the Latin word 'satisfactorius', which means 'sufficient or adequate'. The concept of satisfaction dates back to the 15th century, where it was used to denote the action of making restitution or amends for a wrong. Over time, 'satisfactory' evolved to refer to meeting requirements or expectations, leading to the formation of 'unsatisfactory' and subsequently 'unsatisfactorily'.

See also: disatisfaction, dissatisfaction, dissatisfied, dissatisfiedly, dissatisfy, dissatisfying, insatisfactory, satisfaction, satisfactorily, satisfactoriness, satisfactory, satisfied, satisfy, satisfying, satisfyingly, unsatisfactory, unsatisfying.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,709 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.