low-grade

adjective

ˈlō-ˈgrād How to pronounce low-grade (audio)
Definition of low-gradenext
as in cheap
of low quality plumbing fixtures that were made out of low-grade materials

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Recent Examples of low-grade Other symptoms can include cramping, bloating, low-grade fever, nausea and vomiting. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 July 2026 People who get infected may also experience appetite loss, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and a low-grade fever, according to the Cleveland Clinic. — Caroline Kee, NBC news, 3 July 2026 The way a room is lit, the number of objects on a shelf, even the patterns competing for attention on a wall can keep the brain in a low-grade state of alert long after the workday ends. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 For someone already carrying that kind of low-grade worry, a surprise $4,000 surgery bill is the type of shock that crushes a stable-looking budget. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-grade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-grade
  1. cheap
  2. inferior
  3. poor
  4. terrible
  5. coarse
  6. bad
  7. rotten
  8. common
Adjective
  • The cheapest ticket available as of Wednesday was going for $7,451.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • But that mandate has always been balanced with the desire for economic expansion, which is boosted by, oftentimes, cheaper labor and manufacturing costs from importing goods overseas.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • There was a time when Irish, Italians, Jews and Chinese who came here were viewed as inferior.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • Ma married Pa, her social inferior, against her mother’s wishes.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of inferior
Adjective
  • Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • On top of this, subterranean drip systems often clog with mineral deposits, sediment, and algae, which Nad warns may eventually require repairs or replacement of portions of the system, particularly in areas with hard water or poor filtration.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • To sit still now would send a terrible message to a clubhouse full of pros, all of whom know the score.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Spieth decided the ball sitting on a steep slope and potentially on a terrible lie wasn’t playable.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • Stick the cuttings so the ends are about 3 inches deep in containers of potting soil or coarse vermiculite.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • Homemade brownies are topped with a rich, smooth cheesecake layer and baked with coarse crumbles of Oreo cookies.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Definition of coarse
Adjective
  • Shouldn’t Tamra take that as a sign to repair her relationships with the women rather than alienate the one person who is willing to look past her bad behavior?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • That statistic shows that hotels did worse with the World Cup than without it initially.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of bad
Adjective
  • Blooms last just 24 to 48 hours, with the plant releasing a stench likened to rotten eggs, gym socks and decaying flesh.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • However, the various hosts of these parasites can live in a variety of places, such as in figs, leaves or even deep in rotten wood.
    — Philip Anderson, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of rotten
Adjective
  • By the time Cape Verde faced Argentina, the 2022 World Cup champions captained by all-time great Lionel Messi, soccer fans found common cause in rooting for the underdog.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • The last death at San Fermín’s bull runs occurred in 2009, but gorings and broken bones are common, partly due to the large number of novice bull runners and foreign tourists who join the experienced locals.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of common

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“Low-grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-grade. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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