41 entries under miserable topic. ×

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inferior(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
22
poor(noun, adjective, weak, lower, rough)
21
second-rate(noun, adjective, mean, bad, weak)
19
mediocre(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
13
low-grade(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
13
unsatisfactory(adjective, weak, rough, poor, nasty)
12
deficient(adjective, weak, rough, poor, awful)
10
inadequate(adjective, weak, rough, poor, nasty)
8
below par(expression, adjective, idiom, weak, poor)
8
rotten(adjective, bad, weak, poor, nasty)
7
shoddy(adjective, weak, poor, low, common)
7
subpar(adjective, weak, poor, inferior)
5
common(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
5
faulty(adjective, weak, rough, poor, awful)
5
shabby(adjective, mean, bad, weak, poor)
4
imperfect(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
3
base(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
3
insufficient(adjective, weak, poor, inferior)
3
paltry(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
3
weak(adjective, poor, inferior, inadequate)
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