Lacking
Lacking adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.
Usage example: we felt the afternoon television offerings were somewhat lacking in entertainment value
Substandard and lacking are semantically related in inadequate topic. In some cases you can use "Substandard" instead an adjective "Lacking".
Substandard
Substandard adjective - Falling short of a standard.
Usage example: a teacher who rejects substandard work without hesitation
Lacking and substandard are semantically related in inadequate topic. Sometimes you can use "Lacking" instead an adjective "Substandard".
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