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Adjective Inadequate, substandard or, not satisfactory less than ideal less than satisfactory not ideal suboptimal sub-par unideal mediocre no good not good enough not up to par substandard unsatisfactory inadequate disappointing imperfect dissatisfactory wanting displeasing weak less-than-stellar poor lame lamentable inept unacceptable lacking undesirable feeble found wanting second-rate objectionable laughable not acceptable shabby bereft unworthy not okay inferior deficient lousy wretched subpar paltry bad crummy wack punk crumby wrong off bush ill sour below par bush-league rotten unsuitable insufficient faulty junky defective not up to scratch distressing damaged unsatisfying useless shoddy unsound crude trifling nasty piddling base rubbish ropy duff cheap junk unimpressive lemon subnormal pathetic minimal low-quality low-grade insignificant no-good second rate below standard from hunger not satisfying not much cop below average poor-quality not up to snuff impaired failing half-baked unrefined sketchy unpolished patchy not up to expectations leaving much to be desired not up to standard minor-league minor league tenth-rate iffy small potatoes jerry-built dissatisfying deplorable disagreeable terrible for the birds no great shakes insufferable impermissible amiss schlocky intolerable disquieting inadmissible regrettable inappropriate disturbing sad disconcerting leaving a lot to be desired “Poor audio and video quality and less than optimal bandwidth are distracting.” Find more words! 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Use our Synonym Finder Nearby Words less than satisfactory less-than sign less-than-stellar less than three less than threed less than threeing less than no time less than nothing less than maximum less than maximal less-than-lethal less than ideal