low-quality
low-quality
poor quality
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low-quality with Russian translation
low-quality usage examples
Свитер был низкого качества и покрылся катышками после одной стирки.
The jumper felt low-quality and became bobbly after one wash.
Я вернул обувь низкого качества, потому что подошва быстро оторвалась.
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-quality synonyms
What's the difference between low-quality / substandard / inferior / shoddy / second-rate / low-grade
Direct adjective meaning 'of poor quality'
The jacket looked low-quality and fell apart after a month.
Куртка выглядела низкого качества и развалилась через месяц.
Formal term meaning 'below the required or expected standard'
The inspector found substandard wiring throughout the building.
Инспектор обнаружил некачественную проводку по всему зданию.
Means 'of worse quality or lower status' and can be slightly more formal
They use inferior materials to cut costs.
Они используют материалы низкого качества, чтобы сократить расходы.
Implies careless workmanship or poor construction; negative and somewhat informal
The table was poorly joined and generally shoddy.
Стол был плохо склеен и в целом сделан халтурно.
Suggests something is inferior or of lower standing/quality
They sold second-rate headphones that broke in days.
Они продали второсортные наушники, которые сломались через несколько дней.
Refers to a low quality or low rank within a scale (often for materials or goods)
They used low-grade steel to save money.
Они использовали сталь низкого сорта, чтобы сэкономить.
Describes something constructed or assembled badly — focuses on workmanship
The toy was poorly made and the paint peeled off.
Игрушка была плохо сделана, и краска облезла.
Primarily 'inexpensive'; can imply low quality (pejorative) depending on context
The shirt was cheap, so the stitching came undone quickly.
Рубашка была дешёвой, поэтому швы быстро распустились.
Focuses on having specific faults or defects rather than general low quality
The camera was defective and would not power on.
Камера имела дефект и не включалась.
Means 'having flaws' — focuses on imperfections or faults rather than general poor quality
The plan was flawed and needed revising.
План имел недостатки и требовал доработки.
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How to pronounce low-quality and what this word means
low-quality translation: низкого качества. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce low-quality
/ˌləʊˈkwɒlɪti/
low-quality translation
низкого качества
low-quality examples
The jumper felt low-quality and became bobbly after one wash.
low-quality transcription
/ˌləʊˈkwɒlɪti/, /loʊˈkwɑlɪti/
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low-quality meaning: what does it mean?
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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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