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单词 unsatisfactory
释义

unsatisfactory

adjective

un·​sat·​is·​fac·​to·​ry ˌən-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce unsatisfactory (audio)
: not satisfactory
unsatisfactorily
ˌən-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rə-lē How to pronounce unsatisfactory (audio)
adverb
unsatisfactoriness
ˌən-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē-nəs How to pronounce unsatisfactory (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • bad
  • bastard
  • bush
  • bush-league
  • crummy
  • crumby
  • deficient
  • dissatisfactory
  • ill
  • inferior
  • lame
  • lousy
  • off
  • paltry
  • poor
  • punk
  • sour
  • suboptimal
  • subpar
  • substandard
  • unacceptable
  • wack [slang]
  • wanting
  • wretched
  • wrong
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Example Sentences

He was fired for unsatisfactory performance. an unsatisfactory first attempt at building a birdhouse
Recent Examples on the Web The report said Iran has so far given unsatisfactory answers to what is now the agency’s third discovery of undeclared nuclear material in 18 months. Laurence Norman, WSJ, 23 Feb. 2021 And because trust is such a big factor, if clients complain that the food from a restaurant is too stale or otherwise unsatisfactory, collaboration is immediately terminated. Eman Mounir, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2022 Sesame Place did eventually break their silence regarding the incident, sharing what turned out to be an unsatisfactory statement. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 18 July 2022 But an organization called East Bay Residents for Responsible Development, a coalition of labor groups that has challenged other housing in the area, said the environmental review was unsatisfactory. Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 July 2022 Although the kitchen faucet works just fine, showers may become unsatisfactory for some, and lawn sprinklers become effectively nonfunctional. Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2022 If the new itinerary is unsatisfactory, Delta will offer refunds or work with passengers to find flights that meet their needs. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 27 May 2022 Yet silence feels like an unsatisfactory alternative. Eleanor Cummins, The New Republic, 16 May 2022 To its credit, NIST realizes how deep the problem is and how crude and unsatisfactory many of our approaches to solving it are so far. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1650, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unsatisfactory

adjective

un·​sat·​is·​fac·​to·​ry ˈən-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-tə-rē How to pronounce unsatisfactory (audio)
: not what is needed or expected
His behavior in class has been unsatisfactory.

unsatisfactory

adjective

as in unacceptable
falling short of a standard an unsatisfactory first attempt at building a birdhouse

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • unacceptable
  • poor
  • wrong
  • lame
  • bad
  • deficient
  • flawed
  • disastrous
  • terrible
  • awful
  • horrible
  • pathetic
  • suboptimal
  • substandard
  • dissatisfactory
  • wretched
  • inadequate
  • dreadful
  • inferior
  • subpar
  • lousy
  • brutal
  • crummy
  • lacking
  • sour
  • ill
  • defective
  • bastard
  • from hunger
  • paltry
  • off
  • wanting
  • insufficient
  • useless
  • miserable
  • bush
  • below par
  • rotten
  • crumby
  • abysmal
  • short
  • worthless
  • wack
  • deplorable
  • gross
  • punk
  • under par
  • faulty
  • atrocious
  • mediocre
  • bush-league
  • detestable
  • shoddy
  • horrendous
  • damnable
  • unspeakable
  • stinky
  • abominable
  • egregious
  • common
  • execrable
  • lesser
  • vile
  • sucky
  • odious
  • reprehensible
  • valueless
  • crappy
  • flagrant
  • coarse
  • junky
  • gnarly
  • rubbishy
  • meager
  • shabby
  • cheesy
  • scanty
  • trashy
  • sleazy
  • skimpy
  • bum
  • bitchin'
  • miserly
  • mean
  • scurrilous
  • low-grade
  • stingy
  • second-rate
  • low-rent
  • villainous
  • meagre
  • skimp
  • miscreant
  • fake
  • spare
  • counterfeit
  • cut-rate
  • sham
  • niggardly
  • phony
  • phoney

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • satisfactory
  • acceptable
  • adequate
  • standard
  • tolerable
  • fine
  • okay
  • decent
  • excellent
  • respectable
  • passable
  • great
  • classical
  • superior
  • perfect
  • better
  • splendid
  • wonderful
  • classic
  • exceptional
  • sufficient
  • superb
  • divine
  • terrific
  • marvellous
  • special
  • prime
  • marvelous
  • choice
  • sensational
  • stellar
  • noble
  • superlative
  • neat
  • top
  • heavenly
  • exceptional
  • mean
  • par excellence
  • fabulous
  • unsurpassed
  • mediocre
  • premium
  • grand
  • dandy
  • average
  • slick
  • keen
  • swell
  • sterling
  • suitable
  • minimal
  • useful
  • fancy
  • all right
  • nifty
  • banner
  • supernal
  • boss
  • fair
  • capital
  • unexceptional
  • borderline
  • worthy
  • OK
  • middling
  • satisfying
  • groovy
  • first-rate
  • top-notch
  • first-class
  • tip-top
  • crackerjack
  • bang-up
  • gratifying
  • so-so
  • jim-dandy
  • high-test
  • high-grade
  • A1
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