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What is another word for Inferior? – 130 Inferior Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    subpar mediocre poor bad worse inadequate insufficient deficient lacking wanting weak feeble frail second-rate third-rate low-grade low-quality substandard unsatisfactory unacceptable inferior junior subordinate secondary lesser lower minor insignificant unimportant paltry meager scanty sketchy crude rudimentary primitive

    Meaning of Inferior

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "inferior" refers to a person or thing that is lower in status, quality, or rank than another.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "inferior" as being of less quality or value, or having a lower rank or position.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "inferior" as lower in quality, amount, or degree than something else.

    Example Uses

    • The new employee felt inferior to his colleagues due to his lack of experience.
    • The inferior quality of the product made it less desirable to consumers.
    • The team's inferior performance led to their defeat in the championship.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    superior excellent outstanding exceptional supreme great magnificent grand remarkable notable distinguished prominent dominant preeminent paramount supreme first-rate high-quality exquisite exceptional extraordinary unparalleled unmatched unsurpassed peerless incomparable

    Related Nouns

    deficiency inadequacy insufficiency weakness frailty subordination juniority secondary minority inferiority substandard mediocrity poorness badness weakness feebleness frailness crudeness primitiveness rudimentariness

    Related Verbs

    deteriorate decline diminish decrease reduce lower downgrade demote degrade impair weaken enfeeble cripple handicap disable undermine compromise mar spoil tarnish sully

    Related Adjectives

    subpar mediocre poor bad worse inadequate insufficient deficient lacking weak feeble frail second-rate third-rate low-grade low-quality substandard unsatisfactory unacceptable junior subordinate secondary lesser lower minor insignificant unimportant