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unsatisfactory Synonyms

Another word for unsatisfactory

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• adjective (Context 1)

Not good enough to meet a required standard, expectation, or need; failing to give satisfaction.

Usage Example

"The committee rejected the proposal because the explanation for the budget shortfall was inadequate."

Strongest
inadequate
unacceptable
substandard
Strong
deficient
insufficient
disappointing
poor
inferior

Opposites of unsatisfactory

The opposite of unsatisfactory shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

satisfactory
acceptable
adequate
sufficient
passable
good
excellent
See all opposites of unsatisfactory

• Nearby Words

unsated
unsatiated
unsatisfactorily
unsatisfactory
unsatisfied
unsatisfying
unsatisfyingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unsatisfactory. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unsatisfactory
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