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third-rate

UK
/ˌθɜːd ˈreɪt/
US
/ˌθɝd ˈreɪt/

Translations

third-rateadjective
UK
/ˌθɜːd ˈreɪt/
US
/ˌθɝd ˈreɪt/
Typically used to describe something of poor or inferior quality; usually derogatory.
The hotel was criticized for its third-rate service.
L'hôtel a été critiqué pour son service médiocre.
Additional translations
de seconde zoneSurtout au sens figuré; registre courant.
Synonyms
second-rate
inferior
mediocre
poor
substandard
low-quality
low-grade
shoddy
cheap
trashy
lousy
crummy
paltry
second-class
Antonyms
first-rate
first-class
top-notch
excellent
superior
outstanding
high-quality
top-tier
superlative

Definitions

third-rateadjective
of poor or inferior quality; mediocre; low-grade
The hotel was criticized for its third-rate service.
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