second string Synonyms

junior varsity of poor quality reserves low-grade dinky smaller bottommost lower-ranking reserve second-rater standby backup unimportant understudy back seat substandard bench jockey of low quality lower rung not up to par pared down secondary role below the mark less important not good enough third string second team second fiddle second best second banana trivial substitute subordinate inferior inconsiderable inconsequential humble deputy dependent bottom base auxiliary assistant appointee ancillary alternative insignificant junior small second-rate