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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.

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Word Description / Examples
unsatisfactorily

Used when something fails to meet expectations or standards, often in formal assessments or evaluations.

  • The homework was completed unsatisfactorily and needs to be redone.
  • Her performance in the project was rated unsatisfactorily by her supervisor.
poorly

Commonly used to describe subpar performance, especially in everyday language. Can be used to describe various aspects like health, performance, or conditions.

  • He performed poorly on the exam.
  • She felt poorly after eating the old food.
inadequately

Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe something that is lacking or insufficient in some way. Often refers to a lack of necessary resources, preparation, or ability.

  • The equipment was inadequately maintained, leading to frequent breakdowns.
  • The training program was inadequately designed for the needs of the staff.
badly

Often used in everyday situations to describe poor performance or negative outcomes. It can also convey a sense of harm or severe impact. This word can have a more negative connotation.

  • The team played badly and lost the game.
  • She was hurt badly in the accident.

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.