29
inferior(noun, adjective, mean, bad, weak)
27
poor(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
20
mediocre(adjective, mean, bad, weak, simple)
20
shoddy(adjective, mean, bad, weak, rough)
16
substandard(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
14
lousy(adjective, mean, bad, lower, poor)
14
low-grade(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
14
shabby(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
13
cheap(adjective, mean, rough, poor, low)
13
less important
13
unsatisfactory(adjective, weak, poor, miserable, inferior)
11
inadequate(adjective, weak, poor, miserable, inferior)
11
rotten(adjective, mean, bad, weak, poor)
11
second-class(adjective, mean, bad, lower, rough)
10
awful(adjective, useless, worthless, arouse bad emotions, crummy)
10
bad(adjective, mean, weak, lower, poor)
10
faulty(adjective, weak, poor, miserable, inferior)
10
low-quality(adjective, mean, bad, inferior, cheap)
10
middling(adjective, dull, mean, bad, lower)
10
terrible(adjective, mean, bad, poor, base)
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