second-rate

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Adjective second-rate has 1 sense

mediocre, poor, second-rate - moderate to inferior in quality; "they improved the quality from mediocre to above average"; "he would make a poor spy"
Antonym: superior (indirect, via inferior)

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Term: second-rate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: of poor or inferior quality

Example Sentence: The restaurant received negative reviews for its second-rate service and undercooked food.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: in an inferior or inadequate manner

Example Sentence: The employee performed his job second-rate, resulting in mistakes and customer complaints.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: a person or thing considered to be of lesser quality or importance

Example Sentence: The actor started his career as a second-rate performer in small community theaters.