The Opposite(Antonym) of “satisfactory”
The antonyms of satisfactory are unsatisfactory, inadequate, and insufficient. These words convey a negative or insufficient quality, quantity, or standard.
Explore all Antonyms of “satisfactory”
Definitions and Examples of unsatisfactory, inadequate, insufficient
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not meeting the expected or desired standards; not satisfactory.
Example
The quality of the product was unsatisfactory and did not meet the customer's expectations.
Insufficient in quality, quantity, or degree; not enough.
Example
The amount of food provided was inadequate for the number of guests at the party.
Not enough in quantity, degree, or extent; inadequate.
Example
The funds allocated for the project were insufficient to cover all the expenses.
Key Differences: unsatisfactory vs inadequate vs insufficient
- 1Unsatisfactory refers to something that does not meet the expected or desired standards.
- 2Inadequate implies that something is not enough in quality, quantity, or degree.
- 3Insufficient means that something is not enough in quantity, degree, or extent.
Effective Usage of unsatisfactory, inadequate, insufficient
- 1Workplace Feedback: Use these antonyms to provide constructive feedback on performance or work quality.
- 2Product Reviews: Incorporate these antonyms in reviews to express dissatisfaction with a product or service.
- 3Academic Writing: Utilize these antonyms in academic writing to describe limitations or shortcomings in research or findings.
Remember this!
The antonyms of satisfactory convey a negative or insufficient quality, quantity, or standard. Use unsatisfactory to describe something that does not meet the expected or desired standards, inadequate to imply that something is not enough in quality, quantity, or degree, and insufficient to mean that something is not enough in quantity, degree, or extent. These antonyms can be used in workplace feedback, product reviews, and academic writing to describe limitations or shortcomings.
