Synonyms & related words for unsatisfactory

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of unsatisfactory — including dissatisfactory, unsatisfying, inadequate, disappointing, unacceptable, unfulfilling. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to unsatisfactory

Explore words related to unsatisfactory — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include dissatisfactoriness, unsatisfyingness, dissatisfying, satisfactory, unsatisfactoriness, unsatisfied, disappointingly, discontenting. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for unsatisfactory

Common synonyms for unsatisfactory include dissatisfactory, unsatisfying, inadequate, disappointing, unacceptable, unfulfilling, unsuitable, ungratifying — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does unsatisfactory come from?

The word unsatisfactory breaks down into 3 roots of Old English and Latin origin: un-, from Old English un (“not, reverse”); satis, from Latin satis (“enough”); and -fact, from Latin facio (“make, do”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.