Inferior
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈfɪriːər/
Inferior (adjective)
- not as good as something else in quality or value.
- having a lower position or status than someone else.
Examples
- The product was inferior to the original version.
- Inferior materials were used in the construction.
Common collocations: inferior quality, inferior product, inferior materials, inferior position, inferior rank
Inferior (noun)
- a person who has a lower position or status than others.
Examples
- The manager treated his inferiors with respect.
- As an inferior, he had to follow orders.