poor; bad; inferior; low-quality
Describes quality, conditions, environment, or treatment that is markedly bad or substandard. Often used in formal or critical contexts.
The working conditions in this region are poor.
劣悪な製品はすぐに壊れてしまう。
Poor-quality products break quickly.
The factory made its employees work in poor conditions.
Migrant workers are often subjected to poor treatment.
They kept working under harsh conditions.
Public safety deteriorated due to the worsening economy.