Substandard
Pronunciation: /səbˈstændərd/
Substandard (adj)
- Not good enough; lower than the level that is considered acceptable.
- Failing to meet required standards, rules, or official requirements.
- Made or done in a way that results in weak quality or poor performance.
Examples
- The service was substandard, so we asked for a refund.
- The repairs were substandard, and the problem came back quickly.
Substandard (adjective)
Examples
- The service was substandard, so customers complained.
- The test results were substandard, and the teacher explained why.