20
shy(adjective, failing, lacking)
15
insufficient(adjective, strong, lacking, enough, unsatisfactory)
12
deficient(adjective, strong, perfect, inadequate, imperfect)
8
subpar
7
inadequate(adjective, strong, incompetent, insufficient, unsatisfactory)
6
poor(adjective, strong, noble, inadequate, adequate)
4
lacking(adjective, unsatisfactory)
4
sub-par
3
unsatisfactory(adjective, inadequate, acceptable, insufficient)
3
worthless
3
feeble
3
empty(adjective, ineffective, fruitless)
2
greedy
2
sparse
2
unacceptable(adjective, unsatisfactory)
2
unsuitable
2
unsustainable
1
scant
1
skimpy(adjective, inadequate, generous, sparse)
1
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