cut-rate

adjective

ˈkət-ˈrāt How to pronounce cut-rate (audio)
Definition of cut-ratenext
1
as in cheap
costing little opted for a cut-rate insurance policy because we didn't need anything more

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2
as in inferior
of low quality a cut-rate motel that looked like the kind at which people in horror movies always end up

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Recent Examples of cut-rate The changes are seismic for the airline, which for years was known for its cut-rate one-size-fits-all approach. — Jordan Parker, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Jan. 2026 Trump wants to add a second story to the White House, feasting on its transformation from hallowed hall to cut-rate wedding cake. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026 Some investors doubt Tesla has found a unique path to cut-rate robotaxis. — Chris Kirkham, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025 What’s more, cut-rate financing and subsidized lease deals are generally limited only to those having stellar credit ratings and qualifying incomes. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-rate
  1. cheap
  2. inferior
  3. inexpensive
  4. poor
  5. reasonable
  6. terrible
  7. affordable
  8. rotten
Adjective
  • This is similar to what cruise lines do when moving ships between itineraries, often offering trips at a cheaper cost than traditional voyages.
    — Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Because they must be built out, rather than up, hyperscalers typically go to suburban or rural areas with relatively cheap land.
    — Greta Reich, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Gwyn’s, however, who Richard considers to be his inferior, has jettisoned into success and is in the running for a huge literary prize.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Curiously, cobalt was linked with a small rise in amyloid-beta proteins in the inferior temporal cortex.
    — Mike McRae August 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of inferior
Adjective
  • As a result, downside protection is inexpensive, according to Citadel's Rubner.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Its architecture could contribute to future efforts involving inexpensive rockets produced in much larger quantities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Adjective
  • Dozens of companies have withdrawn over the past decades due to poor profits, an uncertain business outlook and concerns about harm to their reputations from making arms, especially lethal weapons.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Along the way, the audience can expect tons of humiliation, terrible second prizes, and the guarantee that Robertson will turn at least one poor soul's wrong turn into several minutes of unhinged public destruction.
    — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • Taxpayers may qualify for relief due to a good compliance history, reasonable cause, or a statutory exception.
    — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • He’s also pushed to make sure The Gilded Age returned with new seasons as soon as was reasonable (those fancy parties and elaborate sets take time) and is looking to return Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on an annual basis.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Whether the outcome will be terrible or beautiful is unclear.
    — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Feral pigeons are famously terrible nest builders and are drawn to buildings and roofs with features like solar panels, chimneys, eaves, and AC units to make their homes.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • The move will make access to care simpler and more affordable, according to the release.
    — John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Looking to these carriers first could help uncover the most affordable fare quickly.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of affordable
Adjective
  • His last Netflix partnership, the miniseries Zero Day, put up rotten scores.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Always bury the rotten fruit in the center of your compost pile to help mask the smell and deter unwanted animals.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of rotten

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“Cut-rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-rate. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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