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 Not as good as the usual or expected 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
- noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
- noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
- verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
- adjective Morally low; without honor or decency.
low — full definition
- adj Close to the ground or to a base level; not high.
- adj Small in amount, degree, or intensity.
- adj Feeling sad or depressed.
- adj Deep or quiet in sound or pitch.
- noun The lowest point or level something reaches.
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