189 entries under mean topic. ×

55
inferior(adjective, feature, characteristic, bad)
48
inadequate(adjective, dull, close, bad)
38
miserable(adjective, state, good, moving)
38
shabby(adjective, feature, characteristic, weak)
36
scanty(adjective, clear, light, weak)
35
bad(adjective, good, quality, bad)
29
wretched(adjective, bad, moving, lower)
26
poverty-stricken(noun, adjective, flat, poor)
25
second-rate(adjective, bad, weak, lower)
24
pathetic(adjective, moving, low, sad)
23
paltry(adjective, feature, characteristic, good)
23
shoddy(adjective, good, bad, weak)
22
low(adjective, weak, simple, lower)
22
skimpy(adjective, close, light, weak)
22
sparse(adjective, close, light, weak)
21
slight(adjective, light, weak, lower)
20
lousy(adjective, good, bad, weak)
20
meager(adjective, close, light, weak)
19
rotten(adjective, good, bad, weak)
19
mediocre(adjective, bad, weak, moderate)
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