second-rate

sec·ond–rate

adj \ˌse-kən(d)-ˈrāt\

Definition of SECOND-RATE

: of second or inferior quality or value : mediocre <a second–rate restaurant>

— sec·ond–rate·ness noun

— sec·ond–rat·er \-ˈrā-tər\ noun

First Known Use of SECOND-RATE

1669

Related to SECOND-RATE

Synonyms: common, fair, indifferent, medium, middling, ordinary, passable, run-of-the-mill, run-of-the-mine (or run-of-mine), second-class, second-rate, so-so

Antonyms: greater, higher, superior

Related Words: acceptable, adequate, all right, alright, decent, OK (or okay), reasonable, satisfactory, sufficient, sufficing, tolerable; moderate, modest; presentable, respectable; minimal, unexceptional; fine, good, nice

Near Antonyms: A1, capital, choice, classic, distinguished, excellent, exceptional, exquisite, fabulous, fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, grand, great, marvelous (or marvellous), matchless, maximum, nifty, number one (also No. 1), optimal, optimum, outstanding, par excellence, peerless, preeminent, prime, sensational, special, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supreme, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch; unmatched, unparalleled, unsurpassed; deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, wanting

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