second-rate

Definitions

Of inferior quality or value.

Not as good as the best or most important; mediocre.

Examples

The restaurant served second-rate food that was cold and flavorless.

He refused to settle for a second-rate education and worked hard to get into a top university.

Synonyms

mediocre inferior subpar low-quality middling second-class poor

Antonyms

superior first-rate excellent top-tier outstanding premium exceptional