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low-grade

[loh-greyd] / ˈloʊˈgreɪd /
ADJECTIVE
inferior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
substandard
WEAK
average bad base common déclassé fair good-for-nothing hack imperfect indifferent junk lemon lousy low-quality low-rent mean mediocre middling ordinary paltry poorer sad second-class second-rate shabby sorry tawdry two-bit worse wretched

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Long-lasting, low-grade inflammation is known to contribute to many conditions associated with aging, including heart disease, frailty, and cognitive decline.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

The mine was restarted as a proving ground for Rio Tinto’s RIO 2.74%increase; green up pointing triangle new method of unlocking low-grade copper deposits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

But the terminally dissatisfied Carol would rather stew in her own low-grade depression and angst that forfeit her free will.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

Early imaging can occasionally underestimate low-grade muscle injuries.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

After the scrubbing comes the salve, a low-grade sting, then the dressing and the tape with its epoxy-like adhesive.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.