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Substandard

/səˈbstændərd/
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(adj) Of inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.

They are only allowed to attend substandard schools.
In Algeria, corruption in the construction industry led to substandard housing and inflated prices.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The apartment was in a ____ condition, with broken windows and a roof that leaked during any rain.

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