less than satisfactory

Frequency: 7.011.2 per million words

A common and slightly understated way to say something is not satisfactory.

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Examples (10)

  • His performance in the final exam was less than satisfactory.
  • The quality of the product turned out to be less than satisfactory.
  • We found the service at the hotel to be less than satisfactory.
  • Her explanation for the missing documents was less than satisfactory.
  • The project's progress has been less than satisfactory recently.
  • Unfortunately, the results of the experiment were less than satisfactory.
  • They considered the proposed solution to be less than satisfactory.
  • The communication between the teams was less than satisfactory, leading to delays.
  • For a premium price, the overall experience was less than satisfactory.
  • The company's response to the public outcry was widely deemed less than satisfactory.