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“unsatisfactory” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnbəˌfʁiːdɪgn̩t/

Example

Der Service ist unbefriedigender als erwartet.

The service is less satisfactory than expected.

Illustration for unbefriedigend (unsatisfactory)

How to say “unsatisfactory” in German

“Unsatisfactory” in German is unbefriedigend.

A result falls short of the expected standard, leaving a clear gap between what was hoped for and what was delivered.

Full entry for unbefriedigend: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with unbefriedigend

Das Feedback war unbefriedigend formuliert.

The feedback was phrased unsatisfactorily.

Tips for using unbefriedigend

  • Unbefriedigend usually evaluates a thing, result, or service, whereas unzufrieden usually describes a person's dissatisfaction.

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