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one-star

American  
[wuhn-stahr] / ˈwʌnˈstɑr /

adjective

  1. of or being a brigadier general, as indicated by one star on an insignia.


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In one experiment, the researchers showed 27,830 Facebook users an ad for a fictitious electronic store in which the store either denied or embraced a one-star review.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's very simple, in English law if you paid for a five-star holiday and received a one-star holiday, you are entitled to compensation," Shimon Goldwater, a partner at Asserson Solicitors, said.

From BBC

"It's very simple, in English law if you paid for a five-star holiday and received a one-star holiday, you are entitled to compensation," Goldwater said.

From BBC

“Very rude and how are you going to host a comedy show and get upset about literally a joke when it’s about comedy, host needs to learn to respect people better,” a one-star review by Melissa L. read on Yelp.

From Los Angeles Times

The celebrity chef said "all the buzz" was around Gareth Ward, chef patron of Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms in Ceredigion, which was recently given a one-star hygiene rating.

From BBC