Substandard (Adjective)
Meaning
Falling short of some prescribed norm; "substandard housing".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hotel's substandard conditions and poor service led to a string of negative reviews online.
- The substandard materials used in the construction of the building compromised its structural integrity.
- The company was fined for providing substandard working conditions for its employees, including inadequate ventilation and safety equipment.
- The government agency deemed the local hospital's emergency room facilities substandard and ordered immediate renovations.
- The inspector deemed the electrical wiring in the old house substandard and ordered it to be replaced before it could be sold.