What is another word for not up to snuff?
Pronunciation: [nˌɒt ˌʌp tə snˈʌf] (IPA) 
When describing something that is not up to par or satisfactory, there are a number of synonyms to choose from. Alternatives to "not up to snuff" include "below standard," "subpar," "inferior," "unsatisfactory," "deficient," "inadequate," "substandard," "unacceptable," "poor," "beneath expectations," and "disappointing." All of these terms suggest a sense of disappointment or dissatisfaction with a particular performance, product, or outcome. Each of these synonyms can be used interchangeably with "not up to snuff" to convey a message of something that has failed to meet expectations or failed to deliver in some way.
