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dissatisfactory
[ dis-sat-is-fak-tuh-ree, dis-sat- ]
/ ˌdɪs sæt ɪsˈfæk tə ri, dɪsˌsæt- /
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adjective
causing dissatisfaction; unsatisfactory: dissatisfactory service.
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Origin of dissatisfactory
First recorded in 1600–10; dis-1 + satisfactory
OTHER WORDS FROM dissatisfactory
dis·sat·is·fac·to·ri·ness, nounWords nearby dissatisfactory
disruptive, disruptive discharge, disrupture, diss, dissatisfaction, dissatisfactory, dissatisfied, dissatisfy, dissave, disseat, dissect
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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.