second string Synonyms

junior varsity reserves low-grade dinky smaller bottommost lower-ranking of poor quality second-rater standby backup unimportant understudy trivial 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 surrogation substitute subordinate inferior inconsiderable inconsequential humble deputy dependent bottom base auxiliary assistant appointee ancillary alternative insignificant junior last small