English Explanatory Dictionary

unsatisfactory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory.

Pronunciation

/ˌʌnsætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ en-us-unsatisfactory.ogg

Word forms

unsatisfactory more unsatisfactory most unsatisfactory

Etymology

From un- + satisfactory.

Synonyms

deficient insufficient wanting awanting dismal exiguous geason inadequate lank lean lousy meager measly paltry poor raunchy scant scantling scanty scarce skimpy sleazy slender spare sparse threadbare unsatisfactory unsufficient wanty

Derived words

unsatisfactoriness
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