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
Adverb
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Archaeologists described it as poorly preserved, likely due to flood damage that occurred soon after the king’s death.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025 -
The hormone progesterone is linked with better sleep, and when progesterone dips just before menstruation, women tend to sleep more poorly, said Shelby Harris, a clinical psychologist in New York City who specializes in sleep disorders.—
Melinda Wenner Moyer,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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But Trump's pullback has shaken European nations badly and raised questions over how the continent could defend itself in a real crisis without the U.S. backing that has protected much of Europe from the potential Russian threat since the end of World War II.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The region was badly hit by Storm Bert and Storm Darragh in November and December, and many families and businesses are still recovering.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Remember, too much of a good thing can turn bad quickly!—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
3 Apr. 2024
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That started off bad and got better.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2023
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“Unsatisfactorily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsatisfactorily. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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