poor quality

ADJECTIVE

coarse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crude grainy harsh

WEAK

chapped coarse-grained granular homespun impure inferior loose lumpy mediocre particulate rough-hewn rugged unfinished unpolished unprocessed unpurified

Antonyms

STRONGEST

gentle nice

WEAK

delicate polite refined smooth soft sophisticated

ADJECTIVE

grainy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gritty homespun

WEAK

chapped coarse-grained crude granular harsh impure inferior loose lumpy mediocre particulate rough rough-hewn rugged unfinished unpolished unprocessed unpurified

ADJECTIVE

granular

Synonyms

WEAK

chapped coarse-grained crude grainy gritty harsh homespun impure inferior loose lumpy mediocre particulate rough rough-hewn rugged unfinished unpolished unprocessed unpurified

Example Sentences

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Poor quality oil, or rancid oil, will have a lower smoke point.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

"Poor quality homes can have a catastrophic impact on the health of the those who live in them," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2024

"Don't waste your money. Poor quality of meat. Good sales pitch though!!"

From Salon • May 17, 2022

In sum, a curator wrote: “Extremely poor condition. Poor quality painting.”

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2019

Poor quality sticks badly should it chance to become overheated by the sun.

From Camp and Trail by White, Stewart Edward