CUT-RATE Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

cut-rate

adjective

ˈkət-ˈrāt

Definition of cut-rate

as in cheap

costing little opted for a cut-rate insurance policy because we didn't need anything more

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as in inferior

of low quality a cut-rate motel that looked like the kind at which people in horror movies always end up

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Recent Examples of cut-rate That’s proof viewers will still watch live entertainment events on network TV but maybe just aren’t that interested in the cut-rate, rushed awards show that the TV Academy has been offering in recent years. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026 The changes are seismic for the airline, which for years was known for its cut-rate one-size-fits-all approach. — Jordan Parker, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Jan. 2026 Trump wants to add a second story to the White House, feasting on its transformation from hallowed hall to cut-rate wedding cake. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026 Some investors doubt Tesla has found a unique path to cut-rate robotaxis. — Chris Kirkham, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025 What’s more, cut-rate financing and subsidized lease deals are generally limited only to those having stellar credit ratings and qualifying incomes. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-rate

Adjective

The question should be how technology can make returning it cheap enough that the government no longer has an excuse.

— Mark Lewyn, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
The company on Tuesday introduced an upgrade to its cheaper, mid-tier GPT-6 Sol model.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of cheap

Adjective

The Chiefs went on to emerge victorious 24-10, but like the offense, the defense’s focus now will be identifying how an inferior team that lost its star player early managed to stay involved until late in the fourth quarter.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
The same can be said for TCU’s offense as well after the past two games against inferior opponents.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of inferior

Adjective

Try a paint sample, a small mirror or an inexpensive piece of decor.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
The development marks an important shift in the way modern militaries could defend against the growing threat posed by inexpensive drones.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of inexpensive

Adjective

Our responsibility is to provide accurate medical information, compassionate counseling and the full range of medically reasonable options so patients can make informed decisions consistent with their values.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
North Carolina has embraced pro-economic growth policies, like lower taxes and reasonable regulations.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

Platforms prefill a name, email and phone number so a user can submit in one tap without leaving the feed, which is wonderful for a consumer promotion and terrible for a six-figure investment.

— Jonathan Durante, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Saddled with terrible reviews and negative word-of-mouth, Tom Cruise‘s absurdist dark comedy has cratered at the box office with $8 million in North America and $20 million globally in its first weekend of release.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of terrible

Adjective

Europe’s automakers need to move faster, build more affordable EVs, develop better batteries and learn from the market that is forcing the industry to change.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Elon Musk’s automaker is under pressure due to surging competition from Chinese EV makers, such as BYD and Xiaomi, which sell more affordable and innovative EVs.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

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