Synonyms of low
120 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for low is underslung. Other synonyms of low are short, bad and one-star. The opposite of low is high.
Synonyms and similar words for low
adjectiveSituated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
- nether
- underslungHaving a low center of gravity.
adjectiveOf less than normal height or upward extent or growth, or of greater than normal depth or...
- shortHaving a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
- small
- scrimpShort; scanty; curtailed.
- shortsome UK, dialectalMarked, or characterised by shortness; (by extension) (of time) amusing; enjoyable.
- stubbed
- stubby
- stumpy
- vertically challenged euphemistic, humorousShort.
adjectiveNot high in status, esteem, or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.).
- badOf low quality.
- midTrashy; low-quality.
- sadPoor in quality, bad; shameful, deplorable; later, regrettable, poor.
- sorryGrieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
- ass slang, vulgarOf low quality; bad.
- baseMorally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.
- below par
- bottom-shelfCheap or low-quality.
- BTEC UKLow-quality or inferior.
- bumOf poor quality or highly undesirable.
- cheapOf poor quality.
- cheap and nasty UKCheap and of bad quality.
- cheapshit vulgarCheap; shoddy; of inferior quality.
- cheesyCheap, of poor quality.
- chintzy figurativelyTastelessly showy; cheap, gaudy, or tacky.
- coffee-and derogatory, slangCheap, second-rate.
- crap slang, vulgarOf poor quality.
- crappo slangOf very low quality; crap, lousy.
- crappy vulgarOf very poor quality; unpleasant; distasteful.
- craptastic slang, vulgarOf extremely poor quality.
- crapperific slang, vulgarExtremely awful.
- craptabulous slang, vulgarExtremely awful.
- craptacular US, slangSpectacularly awful; so poor in quality as to become a spectacle.
- cruddy slangCrummy, lousy, worthless.
- crummy informalBad; poor.
- dogwater slangExtremely bad or unskilled (especially at a video game); trash.
- dreckyTrashy, worthless.
- flimsyLikely to bend or break under pressure; easily damaged; frail, unsubstantial.
- fourth-rateTerrible, awful; less than third-rate.
- gash UK, slangOf poor quality; makeshift; improvised; temporary; substituted.
- garbageBad, crap, shitty.
- god-awfulExtremely awful, unpleasant or dreadful.
- inferiorOf low rank, standard or quality.
- lousyRemarkably bad; of poor quality.
- low-gradeOf inferior quality.
- low-qualityOf poor quality; inferior.
- low-rentLow-quality, trashy.
- made in ChinaCheaply manufactured; of poor or low quality, (especially) if made in East Asia.
- one-starOf low quality; low-quality.
- patheticArousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
- poorOf low quality.
- poor man'sCheaper than, simpler than, a low-quality version of, or inferior to.
- pound-shop UK, derogatoryUsed to denote that something is low-quality or an inferior imitation.
- punkBad, substandard.
- rinky-dink US, informalOf poor quality; amateurish, shoddy, small-time.
- ropy Ireland, UKOf poor quality; in poor health.
- rubbish Australia, informalExceedingly bad; awful.
- schlockyOf inferior quality, cheap.
- scrubbyInferior in size or quality.
- second-rateOf mediocre quality; not first-rate.
- shoddyPoor; low.
- slim UK, dialectalBad, of questionable quality; not strongly built, flimsy.
- subparOf less than a traditional or accepted standard.
- shit vulgarOf poor quality; worthless.
- shite Ireland, UKBad; awful; shit.
- shitty informal, vulgarLow-quality; inferior; not up to par, or failing one's expectations.
- substandardOf inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.
- ticky-tacky USMade of this material; cheaply built, of low quality.
- tenth-rateOf extremely poor quality, godawful.
- third-ratePoor, shoddy; less than second-rate.
- tin-pot informalOf inferior quality; shoddy.
- trash
- trashyLike trash; having low quality and a perceived lack of depth, especially of books and films.
- under parBelow par.
- woefulFull of woe; sorrowful; distressed with grief or calamity.
- wretchedCharacterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable.
- naughty obsoleteBad, worthless, substandard.
- slazy archaicSleazy; of inferior quality.
- slight dialectal, obsoleteBad, of poor quality.
adjectiveHumble, meek, not haughty.
- modestNot bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
- self-effacingShy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.
- abased
- demure
- diffident
- humbleHaving a low position or a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
- humble-heartedMeek; humble; unassuming.
- lowlyHaving a low esteem of one's own worth; humble; meek; free from pride.
- meekHumble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
- mild
- resignedCharacterized by resignation or acceptance.
- unpretentiousSimple, humble, not pretentious, plain.
- verecund rare
adjectiveDisparaging; assigning little value or excellence.
- contemptuous
- sneerful
- belittlingThat belittles; condescending.
- blistering
- contumeliousRudely contemptuous; showing contumely; exhibiting an insolent or disdainful attitude.
- deprecative
- derogative
- despisingAn act of despising.
- disdainfulShowing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
- dismissiveShowing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.
- disrespectful
- scathing
- scornfulShowing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering.
- slightingIn the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative.
- sniffy
- withering
adjectiveDepressed in mood, dejected, sad.
- sorrowfulExhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person).
- unhappyNot happy; sad.
- atrabiliary
- atrabilious
- blithelessWithout happiness or joy; unjoyful; sorrowful; sad.
- dispiritedWithout energy, gusto or drive, enervated, without the will to accomplish, disheartened.
- blueDepressed, melancholic, sad.
- bummed outDepressed, disappointed, in a gloomy mood.
- chapfallenCrestfallen, dejected.
- cheerlessDevoid of cheer; gloomy.
- chopfallenSynonym of chapfallen.
- crestfallen
Opposite of low
adjectiveSituated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
Meaning of low
- adjective Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
- adjective Pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) in an area which is at a lesser elevation, closer to sea level (especially near the sea), than other regions.
- adjective Below the batter's knees.
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Questions about synonyms of low
- What is another word for low?
- Low has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as underslung, short, bad and one-star.
- What is the opposite of low?
- The opposite of low is high. Other antonyms of low are tall.
- What does low mean?
- Low means situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
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