poor substitute

Frequency: 7.512.8 per million words

a low-quality or inadequate replacement

substituteADJECTIVE + substitute

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poor

Examples (10)

  • The watery tea was a poor substitute for the rich coffee I craved.
  • He tried to use a poor substitute for genuine leather, but it was obvious.
  • This imitation cheese is a poor substitute for the real thing.
  • Don't settle for a poor substitute when you deserve the best.
  • The cheap plastic toy was a poor substitute for the durable wooden one.
  • The video call felt like a poor substitute for actually being there.
  • After the original ingredient ran out, they used a poor substitute that affected the taste.
  • He knew that his apology was a poor substitute for making amends.
  • This bland meal is a poor substitute for the delicious dinner we had last night.
  • She realized that material possessions were a poor substitute for genuine happiness.