sub-standard

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Adjective sub-standard has 2 senses

deficient, inferior, substandard - falling short of some prescribed norm; "substandard housing"
Antonym: standard (indirect, via nonstandard)
substandard - used of merchandise
Antonym: regular (indirect, via irregular)

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Sub-standard

Adjective

Below the standard or expected level of quality; inferior.

Example sentence:

The sub-standard materials used in construction resulted in a weak and unstable structure.

Noun

An item or product that fails to meet the required standards or specifications.

Example sentence:

The company had to recall their sub-standard electronics due to safety concerns.

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