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21 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Substandard' in a Sentence

"Below standard or less than adequate; referring to something that does not meet the expected quality or is of inferior quality." more

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The old, torn book was substandard for our classroom library.
The substandard quality of the movie disappointed the young audience.
Tommy's substandard drawing needed more colors and details.
The athlete refused to use the substandard equipment provided, demanding higher quality gear.
The substandard stitching on the teddy bear led to it losing its stuffing.
The teacher marked the substandard spelling in the student's homework.
His substandard shoelaces kept coming untied.
Sarah was disappointed with the substandard quality of the ice cream.
The substandard quality of the paint resulted in a dull and uneven finish.
The substandard paint on the walls started peeling off.
The substandard performance of the team led to their loss in the game.
The substandard book had torn pages and missing pictures.
The substandard puzzle was missing a piece, making it incomplete.
The substandard bridge design raised concerns about its safety among the engineers.
The teacher was disappointed with the substandard performance of the students on the spelling test.
The toy's substandard quality disappointed the child.
The broken crayons were substandard for coloring the picture.
The health inspector closed down the restaurant due to substandard hygiene practices.
The substandard spelling in his essay indicated the need for extra practice.
The old, substandard toy was no longer safe to play with.
The substandard crayons produced faint colors on paper.

Substandard

suhb-stan-derd
adjectiveBelow standard or less than adequate; referring to something that does not meet the expected quality or is of inferior quality.

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Last Updated On: May 18, 2024
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