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Antonyms for satisfactory

Grammar : Adj
Spell : sat-is-fak-tuh-ree, -fak-tree
Phonetic Transcription : ˌsæt ɪsˈfæk tə ri, -ˈfæk tri

Definition of satisfactory

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "capable of atoning for sin," from Middle French satisfactoire (14c.) and directly from Late Latin satisfactorius, from Latin satisfactus, past participle of satisfacere (see satisfy). Meaning "adequate" is from 1630s. Related: Satisfactorily; satisfactoriness.
  • adj acceptable, sufficient
Example sentences :
  • Here too experience has afforded us the most satisfactory proof in its favor.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • We do not understand them at all, but they are highly soothing and satisfactory.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870 » by Various
  • (a) What are the requirements for satisfactory types of jars?
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Cheap jars are likely to be seconds and will not prove so satisfactory.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Kingozi, watching her closely, seemed to see in this only a satisfactory symptom.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • Sir John hoped so, but the proofs were not yet satisfactory.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Physically speaking, so far the result has been satisfactory.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Now here was a satisfactory boy, on the spot, whom he could teach, and have to steer for him.
  • Extract from : « What Sami Sings with the Birds » by Johanna Spyri
  • The preservation of 'free soil for free men,' will alone be satisfactory.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • This was an honor as unexpected by him as it was satisfactory to the people.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

Synonyms for satisfactory

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