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substandard

subs·tan·dard

UK/ˌsʌbˈstændəd/ US/ˌsʌbˈstændɚd/ rare dated

adjective

1.

falling short of some prescribed norm

  • “substandard housing”
2.

used of merchandise

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Origin

From sub- + standard.

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