5
off(adjective, inferior, spoiled)
5
offensive(verb, adjective, bad, poor, unpleasant)
5
paltry(adjective, weak, poor, miserable, inferior)
5
pitiful(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
5
shoddy(adjective, weak, poor, miserable, inferior)
5
undesirable(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, inadequate, improper)
5
unfavorable(adjective, help, bad, poor, small)
5
unworthy(adjective, inadequate, insufficient)
4
adverse(adjective, help)
4
bum(adjective, good)
4
damaged(adjective, bad, poor, offensive, inadequate)
4
deplorable(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, improper, shameful)
4
disheartening(adjective, quiet, bad, unhappy, dark)
4
distasteful(verb, adjective, person, offensive, feelings)
4
distressing(verb, adjective, inadequate, insufficient, disappointing)
4
disturbing(verb, adjective, inadequate, insufficient, disappointing)
4
failing
4
improper(adjective, offensive, unacceptable, intolerable, inexpedience)
4
incapable(adjective, poor, inadequate, unfit, deficient)
4
inefficient(adjective, weak, feeble, ineffective, inexpedient)
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