second-rate

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌsekəndˈreɪt

Definition

Inferior in quality, value, or performance compared to the best available standard.

Examples

• The team's second-rate defense allowed three goals in the first half.

• He refused to settle for second-rate work from his subordinates.

• The hotel was a second-rate establishment that lacked basic amenities.

Synonyms of second-rate

Words with a similar meaning to second-rate:

• poor
• inferior
• mediocre
• substandard

Antonyms of second-rate

Words with the opposite meaning to second-rate:

• first-rate
• superior

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