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What is another word for Second-Rate? – 154 Second-Rate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inferior subpar mediocre poor inadequate unsatisfactory unacceptable disappointing unimpressive lacking deficient flawed imperfect mediocre average middling unremarkable uninspiring dull mundane ordinary commonplace banal trite hackneyed unoriginal derivative second-class third-rate low-grade low-quality substandard inferior crude coarse rough rudimentary primitive amateurish unpolished roughhewn

    Meaning of Second-Rate

    According to Merriam-Webster, "second-rate" refers to something that is of inferior quality or rank, or something that is not as good as something else.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "second-rate" as something that is of a lower quality or standard than something else, or something that is not as skilled or accomplished as someone or something else.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "second-rate" as something that is not as good as something else, or something that is of a lower quality or standard.

    Example Uses

    • The restaurant was second-rate compared to the one we went to last night, the food was bland and the service was slow.
    • The second-rate hotel room was a disappointment, it was small and noisy.
    • The company's second-rate customer service led to a loss of customers and a decline in sales.
    • The movie was second-rate, the plot was predictable and the acting was subpar.
    • The second-rate education system in the country was criticized for its inadequate funding and outdated curriculum.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    superior excellent exceptional outstanding superb first-rate top-notch high-quality premium world-class best finest greatest supreme magnificent impressive remarkable extraordinary brilliant fantastic extraordinary unparalleled unmatched unsurpassed peerless incomparable supreme preeminent dominant leading foremost

    Related Nouns

    mediocrity inferiority inadequacy deficiency flaw imperfection weakness shortcoming limitation restriction constraint hindrance obstacle impediment drawback disadvantage defect fault frailty fragility vulnerability susceptibility liability weakness feebleness frailness

    Related Verbs

    deteriorate decline worsen degenerate slump sink fall drop plummet deteriorate disintegrate crumble collapse fail falter flounder struggle stumble fumble bungle botch mishandle mismanage underperform underachieve

    Related Adjectives

    inferior subpar mediocre poor inadequate unsatisfactory unacceptable disappointing unimpressive lacking deficient flawed imperfect crude coarse rough rudimentary primitive amateurish unpolished roughhewn shoddy sloppy careless negligent lax lenient slack remiss derelict delinquent