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单词 substandard
释义

substandard

adjective

sub·​stan·​dard ˌsəb-ˈstan-dərd How to pronounce substandard (audio)
: deviating from or falling short of a standard or norm: such as
a
: of a quality lower than that prescribed by law
substandard housing
b
: conforming to a pattern of linguistic usage existing within a speech community but not that of the prestige group in that community
c
: constituting a greater than normal risk to an insurer

Synonyms

  • bad
  • bastard
  • bush
  • bush-league
  • crummy
  • crumby
  • deficient
  • dissatisfactory
  • ill
  • inferior
  • lame
  • lousy
  • off
  • paltry
  • poor
  • punk
  • sour
  • suboptimal
  • subpar
  • unacceptable
  • unsatisfactory
  • wack [slang]
  • wanting
  • wretched
  • wrong
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Example Sentences

a teacher who rejects substandard work without hesitation
Recent Examples on the Web That made these countries hot targets for non-EU sellers, typically from China, who previously used the thresholds to sell counterfeit or substandard products in the EU up to the value of the threshold before pulling out. Jérôme De Guigné, Forbes, 9 June 2022 As production continues, Abbott cautioned there have been and could be more temporary stoppages to address substandard batches and other issues. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 28 Aug. 2022 His complaint is 84 pages of strident arguments that Twitter’s substandard practices are linked to intentional malfeasance. Steven Levy, WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 There’s no room for half-baked, substandard video when a company is trying to make its best impression. Scott Murray, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 But the Georgia General Assembly has done little to hold landlords accountable for substandard housing, or to allow government regulators to do so. Alan Judd, ajc, 19 June 2022 Some skeptics argue that, in a universe of limited resources like vouchers, prioritizing the most challenging cases can disadvantage housing-insecure families, those in substandard housing and others who need help. New York Times, 14 June 2022 James Stallworth, one of the company's two founders, told CBS News his own experience with substandard housing in the Bay Area inspired him to create a better short-term rental option. Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 6 May 2022 The 1967 Presidential Task Force on Housing and Urban Development proposed a 10-year housing program to eliminate all substandard housing in the U.S. Edward Pinto And Tobias Peter, WSJ, 28 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

substandard

adjective

sub·​stan·​dard ˌsəb-ˈstan-dərd How to pronounce substandard (audio)
: lower in quality than expected

Legal Definition

substandard

adjective

sub·​stan·​dard
: deviating from or falling short of a standard or norm: as
a
: of a quality lower than that prescribed by law
b
: constituting a greater than normal risk to an insurer

substandard

adjective

as in unacceptable
falling short of a standard a teacher who rejects substandard work without hesitation

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • unacceptable
  • poor
  • lame
  • wrong
  • deficient
  • bad
  • flawed
  • subpar
  • unsatisfactory
  • awful
  • terrible
  • horrible
  • inferior
  • pathetic
  • crummy
  • disastrous
  • wretched
  • suboptimal
  • inadequate
  • lousy
  • dreadful
  • defective
  • lacking
  • dissatisfactory
  • sour
  • brutal
  • bastard
  • paltry
  • ill
  • off
  • crumby
  • bush
  • rotten
  • wanting
  • wack
  • below par
  • shoddy
  • abysmal
  • insufficient
  • useless
  • worthless
  • from hunger
  • mediocre
  • faulty
  • deplorable
  • punk
  • miserable
  • atrocious
  • short
  • bush-league
  • gross
  • under par
  • lesser
  • horrendous
  • crappy
  • execrable
  • damnable
  • detestable
  • egregious
  • vile
  • abominable
  • stinky
  • unspeakable
  • common
  • sucky
  • flagrant
  • second-rate
  • valueless
  • reprehensible
  • meager
  • skimpy
  • junky
  • trashy
  • cut-rate
  • rubbishy
  • shabby
  • cheesy
  • odious
  • gnarly
  • low-grade
  • low-rent
  • scanty
  • bum
  • counterfeit
  • coarse
  • sleazy
  • miserly
  • skimp
  • fake
  • stingy
  • phony
  • bitchin'
  • scurrilous
  • mean
  • spare
  • villainous
  • meagre
  • sham
  • niggardly
  • miscreant
  • phoney

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • adequate
  • standard
  • satisfactory
  • acceptable
  • decent
  • fine
  • passable
  • tolerable
  • respectable
  • okay
  • superior
  • excellent
  • better
  • classical
  • classic
  • great
  • exceptional
  • premium
  • perfect
  • sufficient
  • superb
  • superlative
  • stellar
  • splendid
  • prime
  • special
  • mediocre
  • wonderful
  • exceptional
  • top
  • sensational
  • terrific
  • choice
  • divine
  • marvelous
  • average
  • sterling
  • marvellous
  • slick
  • noble
  • mean
  • fabulous
  • grand
  • neat
  • heavenly
  • fancy
  • unsurpassed
  • minimal
  • par excellence
  • banner
  • borderline
  • capital
  • swell
  • all right
  • suitable
  • dandy
  • nifty
  • middling
  • supernal
  • keen
  • boss
  • unexceptional
  • fair
  • worthy
  • first-rate
  • top-notch
  • useful
  • first-class
  • OK
  • high-test
  • crackerjack
  • high-grade
  • groovy
  • bang-up
  • tip-top
  • so-so
  • jim-dandy
  • satisfying
  • A1
  • gratifying
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