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low-quality

низкого качества

Meaning of low-quality

poor quality

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EN-UK/ˌləʊˈkwɒlɪti/
EN-US/loʊˈkwɑlɪti/
low-quality
low-quality - низкого качества
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low-quality with Russian translation

low-quality usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

The jumper felt low-quality and became bobbly after one wash.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

I returned the low-quality shoes because the sole came off quickly.

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low-quality belongs to the topic "Shopping and Fashion Buying". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

low-qualityminderwertig
shirtHemd
skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

low-quality synonyms

Related words worth learning together

substandard
Formal term meaning 'below the required or expected standard'
inferior
Means 'of worse quality or lower status' and can be slightly more formal
shoddy
Implies careless workmanship or poor construction; negative and somewhat informal
second-rate
Suggests something is inferior or of lower standing/quality
low-grade
Refers to a low quality or low rank within a scale (often for materials or goods)
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substandard

Formal term meaning 'below the required or expected standard'

B2Often

The inspector found substandard wiring throughout the building.

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inferior

Means 'of worse quality or lower status' and can be slightly more formal

B2Often

They use inferior materials to cut costs.

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shoddy

Implies careless workmanship or poor construction; negative and somewhat informal

B2Often

The table was poorly joined and generally shoddy.

S
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second-rate

Suggests something is inferior or of lower standing/quality

B2Often

They sold second-rate headphones that broke in days.

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low-grade

Refers to a low quality or low rank within a scale (often for materials or goods)

B2Often

They used low-grade steel to save money.

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poorly made

Describes something constructed or assembled badly — focuses on workmanship

B1Often

The toy was poorly made and the paint peeled off.

🇬🇧en

Primarily 'inexpensive'; can imply low quality (pejorative) depending on context

A2Very Often

The shirt was cheap, so the stitching came undone quickly.

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defective

Focuses on having specific faults or defects rather than general low quality

B2Often

The camera was defective and would not power on.

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flawed

Means 'having flaws' — focuses on imperfections or faults rather than general poor quality

B2Often

The plan was flawed and needed revising.

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low-quality meaning: what does it mean?

poor quality

low-quality pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

low-quality is pronounced as /ˌləʊˈkwɒlɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

low-quality definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The jumper felt low-quality and became bobbly after one wash. Translation: Свитер был низкого качества и покрылся катышками после одной стирки.

Is low-quality part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

Yes, low-quality (низкого качества) can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is low-quality part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, low-quality (низкого качества) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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