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ala-arvoinen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • low adj Close to the ground or to a base level; not high.
  • shoddy adj Badly made or of poor quality.
  • subpar adj Of less than a traditional or accepted standard.
  • substandard adjective Below the accepted level of quality; not good enough.
  • undignified adjective Lacking dignity; embarrassing or unbecoming.

Senses

ala-arvoinen is used for these senses in English:

  • base (now, rare) Inferior; unworthy, of poor quality.
  • low Lacking health or vitality, strength or vivacity; feeble; weak.
  • low (especially in, _, biology) Simple in complexity or development.
  • subpar Of less than a traditional or accepted standard.
  • substandard Of inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.
  • undignified lacking in or damaging to dignity

base — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

low — full definition

  1. adj Close to the ground or to a base level; not high.
  2. adj Small in amount, degree, or intensity.
  3. adj Feeling sad or depressed.
  4. adj Deep or quiet in sound or pitch.
  5. noun The lowest point or level something reaches.

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