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Comparative
more second-rate
Superlative
most second-rate
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having an inferior quality or ranking, especially when compared to others of its kind
- The hotel was second-rate, with outdated furnishings and poor service.
- His performance was second-rate, failing to impress the audience.
- They offered second-rate products at inflated prices, which disappointed customers.
- The restaurant served second-rate food that didn’t live up to the hype.
- She was tired of being treated like a second-rate employee, despite her hard work.