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unsatisfactory outcome

[/ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktəri ˈaʊtkʌm/]
noun phrasepl: unsatisfactory outcomes
resultado insatisfatório
1. A result or conclusion that fails to meet expectations, requirements, or standards; a disappointing or inadequate end result
The project ended in an unsatisfactory outcome despite months of effort.
O projeto terminou com um resultado insatisfatório apesar de meses de esforço.
2. An outcome that does not fulfill desired goals or produces dissatisfaction
The court ruling was an unsatisfactory outcome for both parties involved.
A sentença foi um resultado insatisfatório para ambas as partes envolvidas.
NYC Slang
bad look / rough result
Synonyms
disappointing outcomeunfavorable outcomepoor outcomeinadequate resultunsatisfying conclusion
Antonyms
satisfactory outcomefavorable outcomesuccessful outcomepositive resultdesired outcome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultado insatisfatório
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resultado ruim
more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
resultado inadequado
formal business usage
Portugal
resultado insatisfatório
standard formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a far cry from what was expected
fell short of expectations
left much to be desired
no dice
didn't pan out
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