dissatisfactory
[ dis-sat-is-fak-tuh-ree, dis-sat- ]
adjective
causing dissatisfaction; unsatisfactory: dissatisfactory service.
Origin of dissatisfactory
1First recorded in 1600–10; dis-1 + satisfactory
Other words from dissatisfactory
- dis·sat·is·fac·to·ri·ness, noun
Words Nearby dissatisfactory
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How to use dissatisfactory in a sentence
"His respondencies is evasive and dissatisfactory," said Whittingham.
The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4 | George W. M. ReynoldsIt arose out of the dissatisfactory state of municipal politics at this date.
Montreal 1535-1914, Volume II (of 2) | William Henry AthertonYes, indeed; don't you find them coupon meals very dissatisfactory?
The Girl with the Green Eyes | Clyde Fitchdissatisfactory, dis-sat-is-fak′tor-i, adj. causing dissatisfaction: unable to give content.
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