low-grade

• Qualifie quelque chose de qualité inférieure, de bas niveau ou de gravité mineure.

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.

   de qualité inférieure

   • 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.

   Synonymescheapinferiorlow qualitymediocrepoorsecond-rateshoddysubstandardtawdrythird-rate

   Antonymesexcellentfirst-ratehigh-gradesuperiortop-quality

2. Mild or not severeB2formal

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

   de faible intensité

   • 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.

   Synonymesbenignmildminormoderateslight

   Antonymesacutehigh-gradesevere