90 entries under poor topic. ×

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inferior(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
21
second-rate(noun, adjective, mean, bad, weak)
19
mediocre(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
16
bad(adjective, quiet, quality, mean, weak)
13
lousy(adjective, mean, bad, lower, rough)
13
low-grade(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
13
unsatisfactory(adjective, weak, rough, nasty)
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deficient(adjective, weak, rough, awful)
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cheap(noun, adjective, rough, awful)
10
inadequate(adjective, weak, rough, nasty)
9
second-class(adjective, mean, bad, inferior)
8
below par(expression, adjective, idiom, weak)
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rotten(adjective, bad, weak, nasty)
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shoddy(adjective, weak, low, common)
7
subpar(adjective, weak, miserable, inferior)
5
common(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
5
faulty(adjective, weak, rough, awful)
5
pathetic(adjective, thin, small, inadequate)
5
shabby(adjective, mean, bad, weak)
4
disappointing(adjective, quiet, bad, nasty)
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