as in subordinate
one who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another
she is nice to her inferiors as well as to her superiors
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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 minor
of little or less value or merit
a girl who has always felt inferior to her older sister
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as in low
belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank
at one time, the upper crust liked to believe that inferior people were fit only to be servants
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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an inferior science textbook that was out-of-date the day that it was published
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as in lesser
having not so great importance or rank as another
an inferior officer cannot strike a superior under any circumstances
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as in poor
of low quality
inferior chocolate candy that no serious chocolate lover would think of eating
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Recent Examples of inferior
Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2025
Even if the Supreme Court finds that the members are inferior officers, as the Trump administration argues, Mitchell said that category of executive branch officials still requires appointment by the president and Senate, unless Congress says otherwise.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
The items included bulletproof vests and uniforms that had been reversed-engineered and reproduced with inferior material, customs officials said.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
That is often viewed by us profligate, protein-burning, fat-loving energy spendthrifts as an inferior form of metabolism.
—Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
His radically inferior Black Panther sequel was rewritten in a scramble following the death of star Chadwick Boseman, and its very existence can be seen both as a testament to corporate inertia and a big, forgivable asterisk on an otherwise stellar CV.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2025
Even if the Supreme Court finds that the members are inferior officers, as the Trump administration argues, Mitchell said that category of executive branch officials still requires appointment by the president and Senate, unless Congress says otherwise.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
The items included bulletproof vests and uniforms that had been reversed-engineered and reproduced with inferior material, customs officials said.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
That is often viewed by us profligate, protein-burning, fat-loving energy spendthrifts as an inferior form of metabolism.
—Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferior
Noun
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By using stories to share ideas and offer suggestions, introverted leaders can seem more relatable and approachable to their subordinates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Barinholtz also stars in the show as Matt’s subordinate, Sal Saperstein.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2024
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
19 June 2023
Adjective
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Three have been discharged, including two who sustained minor injuries while responding to the scene.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The toddlers had suffered puncture wounds and lacerations to their arms and legs, while an 18-year-old woman also had a minor injury to her arm, the release stated.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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That's why the ratings, the approval numbers of the media are so low.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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That high prices foretell lower prices rates more discussion as Republicans and conservatives rush to anoint former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chairman.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Cutting them to fund tax breaks for the wealthy is unacceptable.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Change fatigue can cause corporate leadership to become more willing to accept the unwelcome, and to normalize the unacceptable.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The story of 2022 (and 2021 to a lesser extent) was energy.—
Nicole Goodkind,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Consumer spending softened, increasing 1.8%, down from a 4% rise in the fourth quarter, but a decent performance in light of stock market turmoil and poor weather early in the quarter.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Director of football Jon Rudkin is the man most hold accountable for the recent poor recruitment record.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Jordan’s CGI Winklevoss stunt is distinguishable only by having one mean brother in a blue cap and a meaner brother in a red fedora.—
Armond White,
National Review,
18 Apr. 2025
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While the game is mean to be played in couch co-op with up to four people, one solo gamer can take control of 2-4 of the heroes and tackle missions just as easily.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Inferior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferior. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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