substandard

[sʌbˈstændəd]

substandard Definition

• 1. below the usual or expected standard, not good enough
• 2. not meeting the minimum quality requirements

Using substandard: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "substandard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company was fined for producing substandard products.

• Example

  The building was condemned due to substandard construction.

• Example

  The school was criticized for its substandard facilities.

substandard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for substandard

• inferior
• poor
• deficient
• unsatisfactory
• low-quality

Antonyms for substandard

• excellent
• superior
• high-quality

Phrases with substandard

• substandard housing

  housing that does not meet minimum safety and health standards

  Example

  Many people in the city live in substandard housing conditions.

• substandard work

  work that is below the expected level of quality or performance

  Example

  The employee was fired for consistently producing substandard work.

• substandard living conditions

  living conditions that do not meet basic needs or expectations

  Example

  The refugees were forced to live in substandard living conditions with no access to clean water or sanitation.

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Summary: substandard in Brief

'Substandard' [sʌbˈstændəd] refers to something that is below the usual or expected standard, often not meeting minimum quality requirements. It can describe anything from products to facilities, as in 'The company was fined for producing substandard products.' 'Substandard' has synonyms like 'inferior' and 'poor,' and antonyms like 'excellent' and 'superior.'