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unsatisfactorily

adverb

Definition of unsatisfactorilynext
as in poorly
in an unsatisfactory way unsatisfactorily prepared entrées should be immediately returned to the kitchen and replaced with something more acceptable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsatisfactorily
  1. poorly
  2. badly
  3. bad
Adverb
  • But the Dolphins’ tackles graded out poorly in pass protection.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Done poorly, which is where many merchants are today, the rail is hardcoded, and every regulatory shift becomes an engineering project instead of a configuration change.
    — Dimitri Akhrin, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of poorly
Adverb
  • That was a big play for a team that badly wanted to send a message at the start of the third quarter.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Bech Parker paid for an Uber to transport Trevor to a vet, who told her Trevor’s legs were broken and badly infected.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of badly
Adverb
  • Another would be to coat your thumbs with a bad-tasting substance.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
  • Of course, Hole himself isn’t averse to breaking bad, either.
    — Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of bad
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“Unsatisfactorily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsatisfactorily. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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