Substandard Meaning
/ˌsʌbˈstændɚd/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.
adjNot conforming to the standard variety; nonstandard.
Sentence Examples
They are only allowed to attend substandard schools.
In Algeria, corruption in the construction industry led to substandard housing and inflated prices.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The building was declared unsafe due to ____ construction materials.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The apartment was in a ____ condition, with broken windows and a roof that leaked during any rain.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- Old French estandartder. English standard English substandard From sub- + standard.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Nettie describes the takeover of village after village by white men who intend to use the land and people for exploitative purposes without any regard or compensation for the villagers (who once had a strong sense of themselves) and who are then made to work the land for substandard wages."
— 1982 December 4, Catherine Joseph, “Empowered into Enlightenment”, in Gay Community News, volume 10, number 20, page 14:
"[...] the fence provided by NR was substandard and poorly maintained, such that unauthorised access to the railway was straightforward."
— 2021 January 13, “Network News: NR fined after teenage trespasser suffers electrocution injuries”, in RAIL, issue 922, page 17:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The building was declared unsafe due to ____ construction materials.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The apartment was in a ____ condition, with broken windows and a roof that leaked during any rain.