low-grade

• Описывает что-либо низкого качества, низкого стандарта или незначительной степени тяжести.

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.

   Низкокачественный

   • 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.

   Synonymscheapinferiorlow qualitymediocrepoorsecond-rateshoddysubstandardtawdrythird-rate

   Antonymsexcellentfirst-ratehigh-gradesuperiortop-quality

2. Mild or not severeB2formal

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

   Легкий или несерьезный

   • 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.

   Synonymsbenignmildminormoderateslight

   Antonymsacutehigh-gradesevere