second-raters

the company promoted only top performers, leaving the second-raters behind.

he felt like a second-rater in a world of innovators.

the critic dismissed the film as the work of second-raters.

we need to identify and support our second-raters to help them improve.

the team was full of second-raters, and they lost every game.

he accused the management of favoring second-raters over dedicated employees.

the industry is full of second-raters trying to imitate the leaders.

don't let yourself become a second-rater; strive for excellence.

the project was staffed with second-raters, leading to its failure.

he was tired of working alongside second-raters who lacked ambition.

the coach warned the players not to become complacent second-raters.