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lower quality

[LOH-er KWOL-i-tee]
adjective phrase
qualidade inferior
1. of a lesser degree of excellence, durability, or value
This lower quality fabric will not last as long.
Este tecido de qualidade inferior não durará tanto tempo.
2. inferior in performance or standards compared to alternatives
The lower quality product costs less but breaks easily.
O produto de qualidade inferior custa menos, mas quebra facilmente.
NYC Slang
cheap quality, garbage
Synonyms
inferiorsubstandardpoor qualitylow qualitymediocrebelow average
Antonyms
higher qualitysuperiorexcellent qualitypremiumhigh quality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
qualidade inferior
standard usage
São Paulo
qualidade menor
common alternative
Portugal
qualidade mais baixa
common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

not up to scratch
below the mark
second-rate
cut corners
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