1
: of inferior grade or quality
2
: being near that extreme of a specified range which is lowest, least intense, least serious, or least competent
a low-grade fever
a low-grade infection
Synonyms
Examples of low-grade in a Sentence
plumbing fixtures that were made out of low-grade materials
Recent Examples on the Web
Iran and Israel have traded missile and drone strikes, and Iranian proxies continue to wage low-grade war with Israel as the war in Gaza continues.
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NPR, 20 May 2024
Teething is commonly associated with excessive drooling, discomfort, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and even, at times, a low-grade fever.
—Lauren Capacete, Ms, Rd, Parents, 20 May 2024
In low-grade digital video, a group of women huddled against the cold around a stove celebrate Women’s Day with a good-natured sing-off.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2024
When nothing makes sense, there's almost something grounding about Mulaney's low-grade vocal fry coming in with dry wit amid discussions of helicopters chasing O.J. Simpson.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety operates an online registry of physicians who prescribe low-grade cannabis to people with epilepsy, cancer, autism and other conditions.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
In fact, there are some companies out there that just want to make a quick buck off of people by selling low-grade products.
—Carol Lee, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
Posting cute little videos of dogs in need—the internet’s bread and butter, really—can draw some low-grade cyberbullying.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Symptoms can start like a common cold with fatigue, a low-grade fever, runny nose, sore throat or sneezing.
—Keri Brenner, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
NPR, 20 May 2024
Teething is commonly associated with excessive drooling, discomfort, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and even, at times, a low-grade fever.
—Lauren Capacete, Ms, Rd, Parents, 20 May 2024
In low-grade digital video, a group of women huddled against the cold around a stove celebrate Women’s Day with a good-natured sing-off.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2024
When nothing makes sense, there's almost something grounding about Mulaney's low-grade vocal fry coming in with dry wit amid discussions of helicopters chasing O.J. Simpson.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety operates an online registry of physicians who prescribe low-grade cannabis to people with epilepsy, cancer, autism and other conditions.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
In fact, there are some companies out there that just want to make a quick buck off of people by selling low-grade products.
—Carol Lee, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
Posting cute little videos of dogs in need—the internet’s bread and butter, really—can draw some low-grade cyberbullying.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Symptoms can start like a common cold with fatigue, a low-grade fever, runny nose, sore throat or sneezing.
—Keri Brenner, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
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low-grade
adjective
: being near that extreme of a specified range which is lowest, least intense, or least competent
a low-grade fever
a low-grade infection
compare high-grade
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