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Satisfactory vs Unsatisfactory - What's the difference?

satisfactory | unsatisfactory | Derived terms |

Unsatisfactory is a derived term of satisfactory.



As adjectives the difference between satisfactory and unsatisfactory

is that satisfactory is done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient while unsatisfactory is inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory.

satisfactory

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient
    • The satisfactory results of the survey led to his promotion .

    Derived terms

    * satisfactorily * satisfaction * satisfied * unsatisfactory

    unsatisfactory

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory