Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

third-rate

Adjective

/ˌθɜːrd ˈreɪt/

Definition

Of inferior quality; mediocre.

Examples

The movie received a third-rate review from critics.
His performance was third-rate, lacking in effort and creativity.
They described the restaurant as third-rate, citing poor service and bland food.

Meaning

The term ‘third-rate’ describes something that is low in quality or rank when compared to others, often indicating that it is not very good or is substandard.