unsatisfactory — not good enough; failing to meet expectations or requirements
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not good enough; failing to meet expectations or requirements
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/
Example Sentences
- The hotel service was so unsatisfactory that even the mice left bad reviews.
- Her unsatisfactory exam results meant she had to retake the course.
- The pizza was so unsatisfactory that it made me miss airplane food.
unsatisfactory
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/]
not good enough; failing to meet expectations or requirements
An unsatisfactory project presentation fails to meet workplace quality standards
Unsatisfactory moments factory the dreams into fragments — where expectations factory broken gears, and stories remain actory unfinished
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'satisfacere' meaning 'to make enough' or 'to satisfy,' combined with English prefixes and suffixes to create the opposite meaning.
Breakdown
un- (not) + satisfact- (to make enough/satisfy) + -ory (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The hotel service was so unsatisfactory that even the mice left bad reviews.”
“Her unsatisfactory exam results meant she had to retake the course.”
“The pizza was so unsatisfactory that it made me miss airplane food.”
“The company's unsatisfactory response led to customer complaints.”
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