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Definition of substandard adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

substandard

adjective
 
/ˌsʌbˈstændəd/
 
/ˌsʌbˈstændərd/
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  1. not as good as normal; not acceptable synonym inferior
    • substandard goods
    Oxford Collocations DictionarySubstandard is used with these nouns:
    • accommodation
    • housing
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