low-grade

• Beschreibt etwas von minderer Qualität, minderwertiger Beschaffenheit oder geringem Schweregrad bzw. niedriger Stufe.

Describes something of inferior quality, low standard, or minor severity.

1. Of inferior qualityB2formal

   Describes something that is below average in quality, standard, or value.

   Minderwertig

   • The store sells low-grade furniture that falls apart quickly.
   • They used low-grade materials for the construction, which led to problems.
   • Low-grade products often have a shorter lifespan.

   Synonymecheapinferiorlow qualitymediocrepoorsecond-rateshoddysubstandardtawdrythird-rate

   Antonymeexcellentfirst-ratehigh-gradesuperiortop-quality

2. Mild or not severeB2formal

   Used to describe something that is not intense or serious, often in medical contexts.

   Leicht oder nicht schwerwiegend

   • He had a low-grade fever that lasted for two days.
   • The patient was diagnosed with a low-grade infection.
   • Low-grade inflammation can be a sign of chronic stress.

   Synonymebenignmildminormoderateslight

   Antonymeacutehigh-gradesevere