# unsatisfactorily

**Pronunciation:** /ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktərəli/ · un-sat-is-FAC-tuh-ruh-lee

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that does not meet expectations or needs; not well enough.

## Examples

- The project was completed unsatisfactorily, with many errors.
- He performed unsatisfactorily on the exam and had to retake it.
- The company's customer service was rated unsatisfactorily by most clients.

## Synonyms

- poorly — General lack of quality or skill.
- badly — Indicates a significant failure or negative outcome.
- inadequately — Specifically highlights a failure to meet a required standard.
- deficiently — Emphasizes a lack or shortage in quality or quantity.

## Antonyms

- satisfactorily — Meeting requirements or expectations.
- adequately — Sufficiently meeting the necessary standard.
- excellently — Exceeding expectations with high quality.

## Collocations

- performed unsatisfactorily — The student performed unsatisfactorily on the final exam.
- completed unsatisfactorily — The building project was completed unsatisfactorily due to poor planning.
- rated unsatisfactorily — The restaurant was rated unsatisfactorily by food critics.

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