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Synonyms for second rate


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : sek-uhnd-reyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛk əndˈreɪt

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Définition of second rate

Origin :
  • 1660s, originally of ships; see rate (n.).
  • As in lousy : adj very bad
  • As in low : adj reduced; mediocre
  • As in mean : adj poor; of or in inferior circumstances
  • As in mediocre : adj average, commonplace
  • As in ordinary : adj average; not distinctive
  • As in poor : adj deficient, inadequate
  • As in secondary : adj subordinate; less important
  • As in second-rate/second-class : adj inferior, cheap
  • As in shoddy : adj in bad shape
  • As in substandard : adj inferior
  • As in two-bit : adj cheap, worth very little
  • As in undistinguished : adj ordinary
  • As in unexceptional : adj ordinary
  • As in unimportant : adj of no real worth, value
  • As in below average : adj below normal
  • As in second-rate : adj mediocre
  • As in second-rate : adj inadequate
  • As in cheap : adj inferior, low in quality
  • As in low-grade : adj inferior
  • As in low-quality : adj inferior
  • As in schlocky : adj shoddy
  • As in second-class : adj inferior
  • As in common : adj low, coarse
  • As in crummy : adj lousy
  • As in dinky : adj tiny, small
  • As in bush league : noun minor league
  • As in second best : noun one who finishes second

Antonyms for second rate

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