Inferior product: meaning, definitions and examples

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inferior product

 

[ ɪnˈfɪəriər ˈprɒdʌkt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality evaluation

A product that is of lower quality compared to others in the same category, often resulting in dissatisfaction among consumers.

Synonyms

low-quality, poor-quality, substandard

Examples of usage

  • It's important for businesses to avoid selling inferior products to maintain a good reputation.
  • Customers were disappointed with the inferior product they received.
Context #2 | Noun

economic perspective

A product that is cheaper in price but also lacks the quality and features of higher-priced alternatives.

Synonyms

budget, economy, low-cost

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to launch an inferior product to target price-sensitive consumers.
  • Some consumers prefer to compromise on quality in exchange for a lower price when purchasing inferior products.

Translations

Translations of the word "inferior product" in other languages:

🇵🇹 produto inferior

🇮🇳 निम्न गुणवत्ता का उत्पाद

🇩🇪 minderwertiges Produkt

🇮🇩 produk inferior

🇺🇦 неякісний продукт

🇵🇱 produkt gorszej jakości

🇯🇵 劣った製品

🇫🇷 produit inférieur

🇪🇸 producto inferior

🇹🇷 düşük kaliteli ürün

🇰🇷 열등한 제품

🇸🇦 منتج رديء

🇨🇿 nekvalitní produkt

🇸🇰 nekvalitný produkt

🇨🇳 劣质产品

🇸🇮 slabši izdelek

🇮🇸 óæðisleg vara

🇰🇿 төмен сапалы өнім

🇬🇪 ნაკლებად ხარისხიანი პროდუქტი

🇦🇿 aşağı keyfiyyətli məhsul

🇲🇽 producto inferior

Word origin

The term 'inferior product' dates back to the early 20th century when industrialization and mass production led to a variety of goods being available in the market. As competition grew, the concept of quality control became more important, distinguishing between superior and inferior products. Consumers became more discerning about the products they purchased, leading to the widespread use of the term 'inferior product' to describe goods that did not meet expected standards of quality.