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low-quality

intermediateB1

/loʊ ˈkwɒləti/ · low-qual-i-ty

Referring to something that does not meet acceptable standards of quality.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Referring to something that does not meet acceptable standards of quality.

ایسی چیز کا حوالہ دینا جو معیار کے قابل قبول معیارات تک نہیں پہنچتی۔

کم معیار

kam miyaar

Formal: غیرمعیاری

Synonyms

inferiorsubstandardpoorادنیناقصبدتر

Antonyms

high-qualitysuperiorexcellentاعلی معیاربہترعالی

Common Collocations

  • low-quality product
  • low-quality service
  • low-quality materials

Example Sentences

The company received complaints about its low-quality products.

کم معیار کی مصنوعات کے بارے میں کمپنی کو شکایات موصول ہوئیں۔

Kam miyaar ki masnoo'at ke bare mein company ko shikayat moosil hui.

Using low-quality materials can result in a poorly constructed building.

کم معیار کے مواد کا استعمال ایک کمزور تعمیر شدہ عمارت کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔

Kam miyaar ke mawaad ka istemal aik kamzor tameer shuda imarat ka baais ban sakta hai.

Consumers are often reluctant to buy low-quality items.

صارفین اکثر کم معیار کی اشیاء خریدنے سے گریز کرتے ہیں۔

Saarifeen aksar kam miyaar ki ashyaa kharidne se gurez karte hain.

Easily Confused With

low-key:While 'low-quality' refers to the standard of something, 'low-key' refers to a subdued or understated style.

Word Family

quality
nounمعیار
qualify
verbاہلیت دینا
qualitative
adjectiveمعیاری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'low-quality' as 'not high enough to be good'.

Imagine a product with a faded label, indicating its poor quality.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "low + quality" — referring to a lesser degree of quality

First known use: 20th century

The term 'low-quality' has been used since the early 20th century to describe products or services that do not meet acceptable standards.