“Unsatisfactory” in Japanese
Short answer
Unsatisfactory in Japanese is “遺憾” (ikan). Full meaning: regrettable, unsatisfactory, deplorable, lamentable.
Other ways to say “Unsatisfactory” in Japanese
飽き足りない
akitarinai unsatisfactory, unsatisfying
意に満たない
inimitanai unsatisfactory
飽き足らない
akitaranai unsatisfactory, unsatisfying
お寒い
osamui poor, unsatisfactory, inadequate; cold, chilly
頂けない
itadakenai unacceptable, unsatisfactory
物足りない
monotarinai unsatisfied, unsatisfactory, insufficient
思わしくない
omowashikunai disappointing, unsatisfactory, unsuitable
イカン
ikan regrettable, unsatisfactory, deplorable, lamentable
シャバい
shabai dangerous; unsatisfactory, boring
パッとしない
pattoshinai unimpressive, unspectacular, unsatisfactory, undistinguished, lackluster, mediocre, dull, slack
無し
nashi without; unacceptable, not alright, unsatisfactory
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