dissatisfactory

/'dis,sætis'fæktəri/
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dissatisfactory

The customer found the product's quality to be dissatisfactory.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not satisfactory; failing to meet expectations or requirements: Describes something that is inadequate, insufficient, or not good enough, resulting in a feeling of disappointment or discontent.
Usage
  • The adjective "dissatisfactory" is used to describe the quality or state of a thing, outcome, or situation. It is a formal term often used in evaluations, reports, or critical assessments.
  • It typically modifies nouns such as , , , , , or .
  • It describes the cause of dissatisfaction, not the feeling itself.
Examples
  • The committee found the report's conclusions to be dissatisfactory and demanded a revision.
  • After a dissatisfactory experience with the product, she decided to request a refund.
  • The teacher provided detailed feedback because the student's essay was dissatisfactory.
Advanced Usage
  • In formal or academic critique: Used to objectively state that something does not meet a required standard.
    • The peer review process flagged the methodology as dissatisfactory for publication.
  • In legal or contractual contexts: Used to describe non-fulfillment of terms.
    • The builder was held liable for the dissatisfactory workmanship.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dissatisfaction (n): The feeling of being displeased or discontented.
    • The survey revealed widespread customer dissatisfaction.
  • Dissatisfied (adj): (Describes a person) Feeling or showing discontent.
    • The dissatisfied clients took their business elsewhere.
  • Unsatisfactory (adj): Very similar in meaning and more commonly used than "dissatisfactory." It often implies a failure to meet a specific need or standard.
    • The safety inspection yielded unsatisfactory results.
Synonyms
  • Unsatisfactory: Not adequate or acceptable.
  • Inadequate: Not sufficient or good enough.
  • Substandard: Below the usual or required standard.
  • Disappointing: Failing to fulfill hopes or expectations.
  • Poor: Of a low or inferior standard.
Antonyms
  • Satisfactory: Fulfilling expectations or needs; adequate.
  • Acceptable: Able to be agreed on; suitable.
  • Adequate: Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
  • Pleasing: Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
dissatisfactory

The customer found the product's quality to be dissatisfactory.

Adjective
  1. not up to expectations
    • a disappointing performance from one who had seemed so promising

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