Synonyms of lesser

lesser

adjective

ˈle-sər 

as in less

having not so great importance or rank as another

it was the lesser evil of the two choices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• less
• smaller
• lower
• small
• minor
• subordinate
• junior
• inferior
• secondary
• little
• petty
• associate
• auxiliary
• second-class
• subsidiary
• mean
• minute
• second-rate
• two-bit
• jerkwater
• one-horse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• more
• greater
• higher
• major
• superior
• primary
• prime
• senior
• superordinate
• exceptional
• first-class
• choice
• first-rate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lesser

To successfully reap such benefits, your business should prepare for greater integration through a three-fold approach focusing on business practices, people and to a lesser extent, government. — Alberto Villarreal, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023

Minuta, Hackett, and Moerschel were found not guilty of lesser charges, including destruction of government property. — Catherine Garcia, The Week, 24 Jan. 2023

Even lesser-scale incidents like the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal and the Volkswagen emissions scandal erode trust in the institutions that help make our society possible and push it forward. — Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Toronto’s Fred VanVleet appears to be the top target, but Miami’s Kyle Lowry, Utah’s Mike Conley and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier have been linked to the team at various points. — Staff Writer follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023