Unsatisfactory: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsatisfactory

[ ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktəri ]

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performance evaluation

Not reaching the expected standard or level; not satisfactory.

Synonyms

disappointing, inadequate, substandard, unacceptable

Examples of usage

The company received an unsatisfactory rating from the customer.
His work was deemed unsatisfactory by the supervisor.
The quality of the product was unsatisfactory compared to the competition.
The students were disappointed with their unsatisfactory grades.
The team's performance in the match was unsatisfactory.

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general usage

Not giving satisfaction; not meeting one's needs or expectations.

Synonyms

displeasing, insufficient, unfulfilling, unsuitable

Examples of usage

She found the service to be unsatisfactory and decided to switch providers.
The hotel room was unsatisfactory, so they requested a different one.
The lack of response to their complaints left them feeling unsatisfied.
The conditions of the contract were deemed unsatisfactory by the client.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsatisfactory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insatisfatório

🇮🇳 असंतोषजनक

🇩🇪 unbefriedigend

🇮🇩 tidak memuaskan

🇺🇦 незадовільний

🇵🇱 niesatysfakcjonujący

🇯🇵 不満足な

🇫🇷 insatisfaisant

🇪🇸 insatisfactorio

🇹🇷 tatmin edici olmayan

🇰🇷 불만족스러운

🇸🇦 غير مرضٍ

🇨🇿 neuspokojivý

🇸🇰 neuspokojivý

🇨🇳 不满意的

🇸🇮 nezadovoljiv

🇮🇸 ófullnægjandi

🇰🇿 қанағаттанарлықсыз

🇬🇪 დაუკმაყოფილებელი

🇦🇿 qaneedici olmayan

🇲🇽 insatisfactorio

Word origin

The word 'unsatisfactory' originated in the mid-17th century, combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with the word 'satisfactory'. It has been used to describe things that do not meet expectations or requirements. Over time, the word has become commonly used in various contexts, especially in evaluations, assessments, and customer feedback.