Meaning of the word inferior in English

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inferior

US /ɪnˈfɪr.i.ɚ/

UK /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

lower in rank, status, or quality

Example:

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This product is inferior to the one we bought last time.

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She felt inferior to her older sister.

Antonym:

superior better higher

a person lower in rank or status

Example:

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He treated his inferiors with disdain.

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The general was respected by both his superiors and inferiors.

Antonym:

superior senior

Related Word:

inferiority complex