Substandardly: meaning, definitions and examples

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substandardly

 

[ sʌbˈstændərdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a below standard manner

Below the usual or required standard; inferior or unacceptable.

Synonyms

below standard, inferiorly.

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Word Description / Examples
substandardly

This term is used when describing something that does not meet the expected quality, norms, or standards, particularly in a formal context.

  • The construction work was done substandardly, causing safety concerns.
  • The new product performed substandardly during the trials.
inferiorly

This word is used to describe something that is of lower quality compared to others. It often carries a negative connotation.

  • The product was manufactured inferiorly, leading to numerous complaints.
  • He completed the task inferiorly, which was not acceptable.
below standard

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations and general writing to describe something that does not meet the required or expected quality.

  • His performance was below standard, and he needs to improve.
  • The service at the hotel was below standard.

Examples of usage

  • He performed substandardly on the test, scoring well below the class average.
  • The product was substandardly manufactured, leading to numerous customer complaints.

Translations

Translations of the word "substandardly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abaixo do padrão

🇮🇳 अधम

🇩🇪 unterdurchschnittlich

🇮🇩 di bawah standar

🇺🇦 нижче стандарту

🇵🇱 poniżej normy

🇯🇵 標準以下で

🇫🇷 sous la norme

🇪🇸 por debajo del estándar

🇹🇷 standartın altında

🇰🇷 기준 이하로

🇸🇦 أقل من المستوى

🇨🇿 pod standardem

🇸🇰 pod štandardom

🇨🇳 低于标准

🇸🇮 pod standardom

🇮🇸 undir staðli

🇰🇿 стандарттан төмен

🇬🇪 სტანდარტზე დაბალი

🇦🇿 standartdan aşağı

🇲🇽 por debajo del estándar

Etymology

The word 'substandardly' is derived from the combination of 'substandard' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The term 'substandard' originated in the early 20th century, with 'sub-' meaning 'below' and 'standard' meaning 'level of quality or attainment'. The addition of the suffix '-ly' transforms the adjective 'substandard' into the adverb 'substandardly', indicating an action performed in a below standard manner.

See also: nonstandard, standardization, standardize, standardized, standardizer, standardizing, standardly, substandard.