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Synonyms for Second-rate & Similar Words

Definition of second-rate

adjective
  1. moderate to inferior in quality; "they improved the quality from mediocre to above average"

3 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for second-rate?
Synonyms for second-rate include: inferior, mediocre, poor.
How many synonyms does second-rate have?
Second-rate has 3 synonyms.

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