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

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Recent Examples on the Web The shootings unveiled substandard living conditions of farmworkers in coastal San Mateo County. Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024 When an employee lacks the necessary job skills and delivers substandard work, their poor-quality work hurts a company. Steven Wasserman, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 In addition, moviegoers often complain on social media that theaters are dirty or have substandard seats or projection. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024 The desperate need for a stable place to live led some to accept substandard conditions from landlords who would rent to them despite their records. Alexa Eisenberg, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for substandard 

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“Substandard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substandard. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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