Miserable, being second-rate (4)

I believe the answer is:

poor

I believe this is a double definition.

'miserable' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'second-rate' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'being' is the link.

(Other definitions for poor that I've seen before include "Unsatisfactory or in need" , "Of inferior quality or means" , "Lacking money and resources" , "Of low standard" , "Impecunious; wretched" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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