second-class
Below the top
Second-class describes something of inferior quality, status, or priority.
A second-class ticket gets you a seat, but not the best one.
Second-class mail moves slower than first-class.
More pointedly, second-class describes people treated as lesser: Black citizens were long treated as second-class.
The term implies an unfair hierarchy—no one wants to be second-class in their own country.
Below required quality
- inferiorOf lower rank
- subparBelow acceptable quality
- low-gradeOf poor quality
- deficientHaving too little
inadequate · shoddy · unsatisfactory · mediocre · flawed · imperfect · cheap · degraded
One lower in rank
- marginalizedPushed to society's edges
- devaluedLowered in worth
- undervaluedRated below true worth
- neglectedNot given proper attention
overshadowed · peripheral · inferior · disenfranchised · unprivileged · backseat · overlooked · sidelined
Preformed unfavorable opinion
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- inequalityUnequal distribution of resources
- marginalizationRelegation to powerless periphery
exclusion · segregation · bigotry · intolerance · stereotyping · racism · sexism · ableism
Wheeled passenger vehicle
- coachOne who instructs
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
- cabinSimple wooden dwelling
- berthSleeping space on transport
sleeper · unreserved · standard · railcard · steerage · economy
substandard
Below required quality
deficient · inadequate · shoddy · unsatisfactory · mediocre · flawed · imperfect · cheap · degraded · lacking
subordinate
One lower in rank
- marginalizedPushed to society's edges
- devaluedLowered in worth
- undervaluedRated below true worth
neglected · overshadowed · peripheral · inferior · disenfranchised · unprivileged · backseat · overlooked · sidelined · disregarded
prejudice
Preformed unfavorable opinion
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- inequalityUnequal distribution of resources
marginalization · exclusion · segregation · bigotry · intolerance · stereotyping · racism · sexism · ableism · xenophobia
carriage
Wheeled passenger vehicle
- coachOne who instructs
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
- cabinSimple wooden dwelling
berth · sleeper · unreserved · standard · railcard · steerage · economy
basic
Fundamental in nature
budget · no-frills · value · discount · affordable · low-cost · saver · reduced · entry-level · generic
second-classfirst-class
Of the highest standard
first-rate · premium · superior · excellent · high-grade
second-classfirst-class
Of the highest standard
elite · privileged · upper-class · top-tier · senior
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