Describing something as inferior, low-grade, or vulgar; often used to look down on people or things.
他人を下等だと決めつける態度はよくない。
It's not good to assume others are inferior.
その作品は下等な模倣だと批評された。
That work was criticized as an inferior imitation.
下等な行為と見なされる行いは避けるべきだ。
One should avoid actions that are regarded as base or vulgar.