substandard (Meaning)

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substandard (s)

falling short of some prescribed norm

The substandard materials used in the construction compromised the integrity of the building.
The company's products consistently fell below industry standards, rendering them substandard.
The student's performance on the exam was substandard, indicating a lack of preparation.
The restaurant's food quality was abysmal, with substandard ingredients and tasteless dishes.
The substandard living conditions in the slum posed a serious health risk to the residents.
The workmanship on the new furniture was substandard, with uneven surfaces and loose joints.
The customer service provided by the company was substandard, leaving many complaints unresolved.
The substandard healthcare system in the region failed to meet the basic needs of the population.
The substandard teaching methods employed by the instructor hindered the students' learning process.
The substandard ethical standards of the politician eroded public trust and compromised his credibility.

falling short of some prescribed norm

poor, lame, wrong, bad,unacceptable, flawed, deficient, bastard, lousy, ill

satisfactory, acceptable, standard, classic, better,adequate, tolerable, passable, classical, tolerable

The substandard materials used in the construction compromised the integrity of the building.

The company's products consistently fell below industry standards, rendering them substandard.

The student's performance on the exam was substandard, indicating a lack of preparation.

The restaurant's food quality was abysmal, with substandard ingredients and tasteless dishes.