The Opposite(Antonym) of “surpassing”
The antonyms of surpassing are inferior, mediocre, and substandard. These words describe something that is not as good as expected or desired.
Explore all Antonyms of “surpassing”
Definitions and Examples of inferior, mediocre, substandard
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lower in quality, value, or importance than something else.
Example
The quality of the product was inferior to what was advertised.
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The food at the restaurant was mediocre and not worth the price.
Failing to meet the usual or required standards, especially in quality.
Example
The construction work was substandard and had to be redone.
Key Differences: inferior vs mediocre vs substandard
- 1Inferior implies something is lower in quality, value, or importance than something else.
- 2Mediocre describes something that is only of average quality and not very good.
- 3Substandard refers to something that fails to meet the usual or required standards, especially in quality.
Effective Usage of inferior, mediocre, substandard
- 1Comparisons: Use inferior to compare two things and show which one is of lower quality.
- 2Critiques: Use mediocre to express disappointment or dissatisfaction with something that is only of average quality.
- 3Standards: Use substandard to describe something that fails to meet the usual or required standards.
Remember this!
The antonyms of surpassing are inferior, mediocre, and substandard. These words describe something that is not as good as expected or desired. Use them to make comparisons, express disappointment, or describe something that fails to meet the usual or required standards.
