On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Unsatisfactory. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as unacceptable or disappointing and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Unsatisfactory in a sentence
Unsatisfactory meaning
Inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory.
Synonyms of Unsatisfactory
Using Unsatisfactory
- The main meaning on this page is: Inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory.
- Useful related words include: unacceptable, disappointing, dissatisfactory, unsatisfying.
- In the example corpus, unsatisfactory often appears in combinations such as: an unsatisfactory, and unsatisfactory, unsatisfactory and.
Context around Unsatisfactory
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 8 middle, 10 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Unsatisfactory
- In this selection, "unsatisfactory" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 22.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, eventually, curiously, rated, letter, information and crosslinking stand out and add context to how "unsatisfactory" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a curiously unsatisfactory experience and a very unsatisfactory end and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "unsatisfactory" sits close to words such as alkaline, antifa and ascribed, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with unsatisfactory
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
It was rated "unsatisfactory". (4 words)
Without it, Normal Women is a curiously unsatisfactory experience. (9 words)
However, an unsatisfactory background check lost him that job. (9 words)
On the whole it was a competent rather than brilliant performance, rendered unsatisfactory only by the confusion at the end, concerning which it’s fair to say that the result would have been what it was if their had been no television match official. (44 words)
The tribunal also found Chen guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct because he failed to maintain proper records and breached conditions of his registration by not having an interpreter present when he treated the women. (34 words)
Despite its affordability, we suggest sticking to a maximum of the annual plan since the volatility of the VPN space means a multi-year purchase could saddle you with an eventually unsatisfactory service. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
Another example would be that a professor – acting in good faith and honesty – may write an unsatisfactory letter of reference with unsatisfactory information.
Even with natural rubber, large amounts of sulfur, as well as high temperatures and long heating periods are necessary and one obtains an unsatisfactory crosslinking efficiency with unsatisfactory strength and aging properties.
Although the index is still at unsatisfactory levels, if circumstances remain unchanged it will likely continue to increase.
Despite its affordability, we suggest sticking to a maximum of the annual plan since the volatility of the VPN space means a multi-year purchase could saddle you with an eventually unsatisfactory service.
Meanwhile, some support such as tweaks to speed up the insolvency process and clarity on regulations to avoid fragmented, biased and unsatisfactory outcomes could help FSPs.
Mr Duke also spoke of the unsatisfactory nature of "garden visits" which were allowed from August 2020.
Report card rating options were excellent, good, average, below average and unsatisfactory.
Sam and Dean's journey also came to a very unsatisfactory end, and Castiel's fate angered fans.
The tribunal also found Chen guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct because he failed to maintain proper records and breached conditions of his registration by not having an interpreter present when he treated the women.
Threats of legal action will only serve to rush important decisions and lead to a conclusion that is unsatisfactory for the patients of Waterloo Health Service.
We are not interested in you redoubling your unsatisfactory efforts.
Without it, Normal Women is a curiously unsatisfactory experience.
He added: “The build up of limescale on your showerhead can eventually obstruct water flow and lead to a weak and unsatisfactory shower experience.
Head of the leading opposition group in the Tallinn City Council, the Reform Party's Pärtel-Peeter Pere described Tallinn's public transport system as unsatisfactory, which is reflected in low user figures.
However, an unsatisfactory background check lost him that job.
If the service doesn't meet these standards, you're entitled to deduct from any service charge an amount that reflects the extent to which the service was unsatisfactory.
In evaluating quality, the inspectors assessed two key areas and graded them using a six point scale – where one is unsatisfactory and six is excellent.
It was rated "unsatisfactory".
Mr Mulgan warned that "in the long-run" it would "prove unsatisfactory" and described it as "hugely expensive, inflexible, inappropriate and possibly unreliable".
On the whole it was a competent rather than brilliant performance, rendered unsatisfactory only by the confusion at the end, concerning which it’s fair to say that the result would have been what it was if their had been no television match official.
Common combinations with unsatisfactory
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- an unsatisfactory 12×
- and unsatisfactory 12×
- unsatisfactory and 12×
- be unsatisfactory 10×
- is unsatisfactory 7×
- the unsatisfactory 6×
- unsatisfactory for 5×
- as unsatisfactory 5×
- was unsatisfactory 5×
- been unsatisfactory 5×