second-class
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See also: second class
English
Adjective
second-class (not comparable)
- (neutral or mildly positive connotation) Of a standard or grade one level below the best.
- a second-class train ticket, second-class postage, a second-class honours degree
- (negative connotation) Inferior in quality or standing.
- Synonym: second-rate
- He complained he felt like a second-class citizen, but everyone felt put upon that day.
- Using second-class parts for the repair was false economy because they soon broke and had to be fixed again.
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Translations
inferior in quality or standing
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