poor; bad; inferior; low-quality
Describes quality, conditions, environment, or treatment that is markedly bad or substandard. Often used in formal or critical contexts.
この地域の労働環境は劣悪だ。
The working conditions in this region are poor.
Poor-quality products break quickly.
The factory made its employees work in poor conditions.
They kept working under harsh conditions.
Public safety deteriorated due to the worsening economy.
Migrant workers are often subjected to poor treatment.