Ropy and Third-rate

Ropy adjective - Being of a consistency that resists flow.

Third-rate and ropy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Third-rate" instead an adjective "Ropy".

Third-rate adjective - Of lesser quality than second-rate.

Ropy and third-rate are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Ropy" instead an adjective phrase "Third-rate". informal substitute