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second-rate

adjective

/ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

Meaning

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.

inferior, mediocre, substandard, poor, low-quality

first-rate, excellent, superior

second-rate performance, second-rate product, second-rate service

extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying

situated or applied under the tongue

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic

having a pleasant taste or smell, like sugar or honey