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inferior

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adjective

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as in lower
situated lower down creatures that inhabit the dark, inferior depths of the ocean

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as in unacceptable
falling short of a standard an inferior science textbook that was out-of-date the day that it was published

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These results convinced me that mindless memorization for exams was inferior to learning for comprehension and asking the right questions. Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Watching reels of dogs surfing on the weekend, riding along on a boat, or competing on an agility course can make a pet parent feel inferior when their dog’s big Saturday plans are limited to a short walk and a nap on the couch. Discover Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024 In 2018, on Martin Luther King Day, Robinson belittled those who admire King’s legacy and called him an inferior preacher. Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024 After all, their modus operandi is to make everyone else feel inferior, often with the more aggressive stance of making everyone else feel compelled to cede every point to the smartest person. Matt Butcher, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inferior 

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“Inferior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferior. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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