Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7) - Low Quality

having imperfections, errors, or weaknesses

lacking in quality and not meeting the desired level of satisfaction

not having the required amount or quality

having lower quality or lesser value compared to others

having a quality or level below what is considered acceptable

having flaws that impair function or quality

not working properly or as intended

having an inferior quality or ranking, especially when compared to others of its kind

having features or qualities that are not aesthetically pleasing or attractive

causing harm or negative effects

extremely undesirable

expressing or showing disapproval or negative judgment

lacking the ability to motivate, stimulate, or evoke enthusiasm

having low quality or lacking sophistication

lacking grace, refinement, or sophistication

ranking below the first and second tiers in terms of excellence

having a cheap or overly showy appearance

deserving of sympathy or disappointment due to being in a poor and unsatisfactory condition

causing feelings of sorrow or disappointment due to having an undesirable nature or outcome

lacking the skill, expertise, or professionalism typically associated with a more polished quality

extremely bad, unacceptable, and often considered immoral

not competent or not having the right qualifications, knowledge, or experience to do something