Definition for Unsatisfactory:

• not giving satisfaction; " shops should take back unsatisfactory goods"; " her performance proved to be unsatisfactory"; " life is becoming increasingly unsatifactory"; " our discussion was very unsatisfactory"

Synonyms for Unsatisfactory:

• adj.

  •bad (adjective)
  • defective,
  • junky,
  • inadvisable,
  • faulty,
  • irremediable,
  • baneful,
  • ill-suited,
  • unfavorable,
  • detrimental,
  • vile,
  • arrant,
  • black,
  • displeasing,
  • wretched,
  • unpleasant,
  • invalid.
  •deficient (adjective)
  • found wanting,
  • wanting,
  • not enough,
  • not up to scratch,
  • flawed.
  •incomplete (adjective)
  • partial,
  • fragmentary,
  • unfulfilled,
  • undone,
  • unachieved,
  • lacking,
  • fractional,
  • short,
  • scanty,
  • patchy,
  • discontinuous,
  • Unaccomplished,
  • Curtailed,
  • immature,
  • unattained,
  • unfinished,
  • segmental,
  • missing,
  • sectional,
  • embryonic.
  •inexpedient (adjective)
  • disadvantageous,
  • inept,
  • delinquent,
  • unfit,
  • inexpedient,
  • inconvenient,
  • untimely,
  • mistimed,
  • inefficient.
  •insufficient (adjective)
  • incapable.
  •objectionable (adjective)
  • objectionable.
  •poor (adjective)
  • niggardly.
  •unacceptable (adjective)
  • untenable,
  • inappropriate.
  •up in the air (adjective)
  • inconclusive.

• n.

  •
  • good,
  • bum.
  •
  • negative,
  • help.
  •unsatisfactory (noun)
  • failing,
  • dissatisfactory.

• v.

  •disappointing (verb)
  • disturbing,
  • offensive,
  • regrettable,
  • disagreeable,
  • unwelcome,
  • shocking,
  • disconcerting,
  • disquieting,
  • upsetting,
  • vexing,
  • distressing.
  •failing (verb)
  • slipping.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • imperfect,
  • questionable,
  • indifferent,
  • feeble.
  •
  • adverse,
  • below,
  • untoward.
  •
  • crack-up.
  •
  • jar.
  •midway
  • halfway.

Paraphrases for Unsatisfactory:

• Forward Entailment

  • Adjective
    satisfactory.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    satisfactory.

• Independent

  • Adjective
    bad, faulty, gratifying, unqualified, precarious, sufficient, wrong, sub-standard, deplorable, regrettable, unfit, intolerable, unfavorable, negative, desirable, dysfunctional, mediocre, adequate, successful, unwelcome, incompetent, favourable, unhealthy, annoying, inconvenient, feeble, incorrect, scanty, appalling, acceptable, ideal, lamentable, ineffective, ill, adverse, enough.

• Other Related

  • Adjective
    disappointing, undesirable, frustrating, unacceptable, substandard, unconvincing, unfavourable, flawed, uncomfortable, unfortunate, satisfying, unpleasant, unsound, unhappy, deficient, imperfect, defective, weak, unsuccessful, inefficient, embarrassing, inadequate, discontented, distasteful, disagreeable, distressing, insubstantial.
  • Proper noun, singular
    inadequate.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    deficient, inadequacy, inadequate, dissatisfaction.

Antonyms for Unsatisfactory:

• adj.

  • all
    satisfactory.
  • insufficient, inadequate
    sufficient, acceptable, suitable, ok, adequate.
  • Other antonyms:
    heavenly, average, superlative, okay, special, par excellence, crackerjack, middling, capital, copasetic, fancy, terrific, fair, cheering, dandy, first class, top-notch, fine, mediocre, groovy, classic, choice, hunky-dory, fabulous, classical, tolerable, marvelous, stellar, satisfying, borderline, perfect, mean, sensational, useful, neat, worthy, better, jim-dandy, copacetic, fair to middling, comforting, noble, first-rate, supernal, standard, premium, copesettic, respectable, keen, slick, high-grade, nifty, wonderful, grand, unexceptional, sterling, excellent, exceptional, alright, top, splendid, copesetic, divine, decent, tip-top, great, so-so, superb, right, minimal, passing, boss, A1, unsurpassed, swell, gratifying, prime, banner, superior.

• Other antonyms:

  • n.
    on, pass, qualifying.