8
common(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
8
deficient(adjective, weak, poor, miserable, inferior)
7
mean(adjective, bad, weak, simple, lower)
7
pathetic(adjective, arouse bad emotions)
7
seedy(adjective, low, careless, common, miserable)
7
unprofessional
7
wretched(adjective, mean, bad, lower, poor)
6
amateur
6
atrocious(adjective, arouse bad emotions)
6
defective(adjective, imperfect)
6
disappointing
6
ordinary(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
6
paltry(adjective, mean, bad, weak, slight)
6
subpar(adjective, weak, poor, miserable, inferior)
6
worthless(adjective, mean, bad, weak, slight)
5
base(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
5
coarse(adjective, mean, rough, poor, low)
5
flawed(adjective, imperfect)
5
imperfect(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
5
incomplete(adjective, weak, poor, miserable, inferior)
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