(of a belief, opinion or state of mind) Not favorable
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Of less than average height from top to bottom, or to the top from the ground
“He couldn't help feeling a little awkward sitting on the low stool that was obviously made for kids.”
Situated near to, or below, the ground, the horizon, or sea level
“The species can be found on sand, clay, and loam, among low open woodland and in shrubland.”
Situated at a lower, or lowermost, level in comparison to someone or something else
“The book you're looking for is on the low shelf of the bookcase.”
Significantly below an amount or level that is adequate
“Our bodies typically go into a state of starvation when food supplies are low.”
Ranking below things in importance
“Frivolous matters will have to be regarded as being of low priority for our busy department.”
Ranking below other people or things in importance or class
“He is married to, but estranged from, Molly Farren, an opium-addicted woman of low birth.”
Depressed or lacking in energy
“He's feeling understandably low given the recent spate of unfortunate events he has had to endure.”
Weak or lacking in strength
“She's still feeling a bit low as she continues to recover from her recent illness.”
Low in audible volume
“Keep your voices low so as not to draw attention to yourselves.”
Below average in price or cost
“The store currently has an oversupply of pineapples, and you can now get them for a low price.”
Inferior to what is expected or desired
“Complacency has led to the low standard of most of the company's recent products.”
Having little expectation of success or achievement
“You have low expectations for your staff, and sadly, they have performed accordingly.”
(of a belief, opinion or state of mind) Not favorable
“I have a low opinion of rap lyrics made up primarily of ego-enhancing and self-aggrandizing banter.”
Low in pitch or tone
“Michael did not suggest that having multiple nose surgeries would help him sing low notes.”
Contemptuous of what is right or honorable
“From my point of view, there is only one man of low morals standing before me with a gutter mouth.”
(of art or culture) Considered to be inferior in quality and refinement
“Pop art represented a painting style devoted to erasing the boundaries between high and low art.”
(of women's clothing) Cut so as to reveal the neck and the upper part of the chest
“The bridesmaids were given red dresses with low necks and frilly hems.”
Dead, no longer alive or living
“Dozens of villagers were laid low by the deadly tornado.”
Of, near, or relating to the equator
“Our cruise would traverse through the low northern latitudes.”
Lacking social grace, elegance or charm
Lacking in intensity, vividness or brightness
Displaying severe degradation and neglect
Deep or resonant in sound or tone
Having a croaky, husky or raspy sound or voice
Cautiously low in amount or degree
Exhausted or in need of rest or sleep
Disloyal to what should command one's fidelity or allegiance
Lacking energy, drive, motivation or enthusiasm
Sick or unwell in health
(of shoes) Without heels or with very low heels
A single-story structure with a small height, emphasizing its low stature
Feeling angry, distressed or unhappy
Lacking in material possessions or financial wealth
Involving or limited to basic or simple principles
Diminished or humiliated emotionally
To be running behind schedule
A low point, level, or figure
“The country was nearing a ten-year low in unemployment.”
A mooing sound
A front, high, or line used to represent atmospheric conditions on a map
An angry, irritable, or sullen state of mind
(meteorology) A linear atmospheric depression associated with a weather front
(of cattle) To make a lowing sound
“We could hear the low of the cows in the distance as we continued our trek through the Swiss Alps.”
Downward or low down
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