11
subpar(adjective, inferior, lousy, second-rate)
6
substandard(adjective, inferior)
4
sub-par
3
below par(expression, adjective, poor, inferior, ill)
2
mediocre
1
inferior
1
bad
1
low-grade
1
second-rate
1
second rate
1
unsatisfactory
0
poor
0
disappointing
0
awful
0
below normal(expression, adjective, poor, subpar)
0
deficient
0
disheartening
0
displeasing
0
handicapped
0
imperfect(adjective, poor, inferior, ill, unwell)
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