unsatisfactory
UK: ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktəri | US: ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktəri
adj. not meeting expectations or standards; inadequate
adj. failing to fulfill a need or desire
unsatisfactory = un<not> + satis<enough> + factory<making>
- un (prefix): Negation, from Old English "un-" meaning "not."
- satis (root): From Latin "satis," meaning "enough" or "sufficient."
- factory (suffix): From Latin "-factorius," meaning "making" or "producing," derived from "facere" (to do/make).
Etymology Origin:
The word "unsatisfactory" combines the negative prefix "un-" with the Latin root "satis" (enough) and the suffix "-factory" (making). It literally means "not making enough" or "not sufficient," reflecting its modern sense of failing to meet standards. The term evolved through Middle English, influenced by Latin constructions, to describe inadequacy in performance or quality.
The team's performance was deemed unsatisfactory by the coach.
The report received an unsatisfactory grade due to missing data.
Customers often complain about unsatisfactory service at this restaurant.
Her explanation was unsatisfactory, leaving many questions unanswered.
The product was returned because of its unsatisfactory durability.