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单词 not up to scratch
释义
(idiom) 
Definition
not up to standard
This work just isn't up to scratch.
Synonyms
inadequate
She felt quite painfully inadequate in the crisis.
unacceptable
His rude behaviour was unacceptable.
unsatisfactory
The inspectors said a third of lessons were unsatisfactory.
incapable
He lost his job allegedly for being incapable.
insufficient
There was insufficient evidence to proceed.
incompetent
Lazy and incompetent workers were allowed to coast along.
not up to standard
not up to snuff (informal)
See scratch

Additional synonyms

in the sense of incapable
He lost his job allegedly for being incapable.
Synonyms
incompetent,
inadequate,
insufficient,
unfit,
unfitted,
ineffective,
feeble,
weak,
inept,
unqualified,
inexpert,
not up to something,
not equal to something
in the sense of incompetent
Definition
not having the necessary ability or skill to do something
Lazy and incompetent workers were allowed to coast along.
Synonyms
inept,
useless (informal),
incapable,
unable,
cowboy (informal),
floundering,
bungling,
unfit,
unfitted,
ineffectual,
incapacitated,
inexpert,
skill-less,
unskilful
in the sense of insufficient
Definition
not enough for a particular purpose
There was insufficient evidence to proceed.
Synonyms
inadequate,
incomplete,
scant,
meagre,
short,
sparse,
deficient,
lacking,
unqualified,
insubstantial,
incommensurate

Nearby words of
not up to scratch

  • not to be sniffed at
  • not to mention
  • not turn a hair
  • not up to scratch
  • notability
  • notable
  • notably

Synonyms of 'not up to scratch'

not up to scratch

Additional synonyms

in the sense of unacceptable
Definition
too bad to be accepted
His rude behaviour was unacceptable.
Synonyms
intolerable,
unsatisfactory,
unreasonable,
off (British, informal),
bad,
poor,
terrible (informal),
offensive,
not on (informal),
unpleasant,
inappropriate,
unwelcome,
unsuitable,
disgraceful,
undesirable,
improper,
distasteful,
out of order (informal),
obnoxious,
deplorable,
displeasing,
unseemly,
objectionable,
disagreeable,
a bit much (informal),
beyond the pale,
inadmissible,
insufferable,
a bit off (British, informal),
insupportable,
impermissible,
a bit thick (British, informal)
in the sense of unsatisfactory
Definition
not good enough
The inspectors said a third of lessons were unsatisfactory.
Synonyms
not good enough,
inadequate,
unacceptable,
poor,
disappointing,
weak,
pathetic,
insufficient,
unsuitable,
mediocre,
deficient,
unworthy,
displeasing,
not up to scratch (informal),
no great shakes (informal),
not much cop (British, slang),
not up to par
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