What does inferior mean?
Inferior means (with to) Lower in rank, status, or quality..
Inferior
/ɪnˈfɪə.ɹi.ə/ · adjective
Meaning
(with to) Lower in rank, status, or quality..
Definitions by Sense
- (with to) Lower in rank, status, or quality.
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- (astronomy) Nearer to the Sun than the Earth is.
- A person of lower rank, stature, or ability to another.
- (printing) An inferior letter, figure, or symbol.
Example Sentences
Anna had always felt inferior to her brother due to poor school grades.
The pathological liar was morally inferior to his much nicer constituents.
Whether they are equal or inferior to my other poems, an author is the most improper judge.
the inferior or interior planets
an inferior conjunction of Mercury or Venus
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As you are my inferior, I can tell you to do anything I want.
Synonyms for inferior
Antonyms for inferior
Related Words
Word Forms
- more inferior
- most inferior
- inferiour
- inferiors
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for inferior?
Common synonyms include BTEC, cheapie, cullionly, daddocky.
What is the opposite of inferior?
Possible antonyms include equivalent, noninferior, superior, crowning.
How do you use inferior in a sentence?
Anna had always felt inferior to her brother due to poor school grades.
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