substandard

See also: sub-standard

English

Etymology

sub- + standard

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /səbˈstændɚd/

Adjective

substandard (comparative more substandard, superlative most substandard)

  1. Of inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.
    They built this with substandard parts. No wonder it collapsed.

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