undertype
/ˈʌndərˌtaɪp/Definitions
1. noun
A category or classification of something that is considered inferior or lower in status or quality.
“The company’s undertype in the market was due to its low-quality products.”
2. verb
To classify or categorize something as being of inferior or lower status or quality.
“The critics undertype the new artist’s work, saying it lacks originality.”