Unsatisfactory

Pronunciation: /ʌnsætɪsˈfæktəri/

Definitions of unsatisfactory

adjective not satisfactory; not meeting expectations or needs

Example Sentences

A1 The food at the restaurant was unsatisfactory.

A2 The hotel room had unsatisfactory amenities.

B1 The customer service provided was unsatisfactory.

B2 The quality of the product was unsatisfactory.

C1 The company's performance was deemed unsatisfactory by the board of directors.

C2 The results of the experiment were considered unsatisfactory by the research team.

Examples of unsatisfactory in a Sentence

formal The quality of the product was deemed unsatisfactory by the customer.

informal I found the service to be unsatisfactory and not up to par.

slang The movie was totally unsatisfactory, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

figurative Her performance was unsatisfactory, she really needs to step up her game.

Grammatical Forms of unsatisfactory

• past tense: unsatisfactorily
• plural: unsatisfactory
• comparative: more unsatisfactory
• superlative: most unsatisfactory
• present tense: unsatisfies
• future tense: will be unsatisfactory
• perfect tense: has been unsatisfactory
• continuous tense: is being unsatisfactory
• singular: unsatisfactory
• positive degree: satisfactory
• infinitive: to unsatisfy
• gerund: unsatisfying
• participle: unsatisfied

Origin and Evolution of unsatisfactory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unsatisfactory' originated from the Latin word 'satisfacere' which means 'to fulfill'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsatisfactory' has evolved to describe something that is not meeting expectations or requirements, rather than simply not fulfilling a task or duty.