unsatisfactory

Meanings

• adjective

  Not meeting or failing to provide satisfaction; inadequate.

  - "The customer service was unsatisfactory."
  - "The meal was unsatisfactory."
  - "His performance in the exam was unsatisfactory."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unsatisfactory
frustratory , disastrous , unproductive

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Variants

List of all variants of unsatisfactory that leads to same result
unsatisfactorily , unsatisfactoriness , unsatisfactorinesses , unsatisfactory

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from unsatisfy + -ary.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unsatisfactory' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The opposite of unsatisfactory is satisfactory.

3. The word 'unsatisfactory' contains the word 'satisfy', which means to meet or fulfill a need or desire.

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Related Concepts

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1. dissatisfied: Feeling or expressing unhappiness or disappointment with a situation or person.

2. satisfaction: A feeling of contentment or fulfillment, often as a result of having one's needs or desires met.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'unsatisfactory' is often used to describe a character, situation, or outcome that fails to meet expectations or desires. In art and music, it can refer to a work that does not fully convey the intended emotion or message.

How to Memorize "unsatisfactory"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where you are not satisfied with something, such as a meal that is not cooked to your liking or a product that does not meet your expectations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unsatisfactory' with feelings of disappointment, frustration, and inadequacy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unsatisfactory Starts With U' to remember the meaning of the word.

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