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Inferior - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT inferior /ɪnˈfɪriər/ /ɪnˈfiriə/ IPA guide Other forms: inferiors; inferiorly You might call something inferior if its quality isn't as good as another, comparable thing, like that kite that you can't get to fly no matter how fast you run back and forth while your friend's kite soars overhead. Besides "lower in quality," another meaning of the adjective inferior is "lower in rank or status," the way a corporal is inferior to a general in the Army. The word inferior can also be used as a noun to mean "a person who is lower in rank or status," in which case you might say to your younger brother, "You are my inferior , therefore you should take out the trash." Definitions of inferior adjective of or characteristic of low rank or importance synonyms: low-level , subordinate lower in rank or importance low literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension low less than normal in degree or intensity or amount humble , low , lowly , modest , small low or inferior in station or quality indifferent fairly poor to not very good low-level at a low level in rank or importance middle-level intermediate in rank or position outclassed decisively surpassed by something else so as to appear to be of a lower class see more see less antonyms: superior of or characteristic of high rank or importance dominant exercising influence or control high greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount arch , condescending , patronising , patronizing (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension eminent , high standing above others in quality or position leading , preeminent greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement high-level , high-ranking , upper-level at an elevated level in rank or importance majestic , olympian majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters superordinate of higher rank or status or value upper superior in rank or accomplishment show more antonyms... adjective of low or inferior quality synonyms: worst (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition bad below average in quality or performance base (used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal bum , cheap , cheesy , chintzy , crummy , punk , sleazy , tinny of very poor quality; flimsy bush , bush-league not of the highest quality or sophistication cheapjack , jerry-rigged , shoddy , tawdry cheap and poorly built coarse , common of low or inferior quality or value coarsened made coarse or crude by lack of skill commercial , commercial-grade of the kind or quality used in commerce; average or inferior deplorable , execrable , miserable , woeful , wretched of very poor quality or condition less (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality low-grade of inferior quality mediocre , second-rate moderate to inferior in quality ropey , ropy (British informal) very poor in quality scrawny , scrubby , stunted inferior in size or quality second-class of inferior status or quality third-rate of lesser quality than second-rate utility , utility-grade used of beef; usable but inferior see more see less antonyms: superior of high or superior quality or performance best (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities A-one , ace , crack , first-rate , super , tiptop , top-notch , topnotch , tops of the highest quality banner unusually good; outstanding blue-ribbon , select selected or chosen for special qualifications boss , brag exceptionally good brilliant , superb of surpassing excellence capital first-rate choice , prime , prize , quality , select of superior grade excellent , fantabulous , first-class , splendid very good; of the highest quality gilt-edged of the highest quality or value greatest , sterling , superlative highest in quality high-performance modified to give superior performance outstanding , stellar distinguished from others in excellence premium having or reflecting superior quality or value pucka , pukka absolutely first class and genuine shining marked by exceptional merit spiffing excellent or splendid supreme highest in excellence or achievement top-flight , top-hole , topping excellent; best possible surpassing , transcendent exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence weapons-grade of a quality adequate for use in weapons (especially in weapons of mass destruction) well-made skillfully constructed show more antonyms... adjective falling short of some prescribed norm synonyms: deficient , substandard nonstandard varying from or not adhering to a standard noun one of lesser rank or station or quality see more see less antonyms: superior one of greater rank or station or quality type of: follower a person who accepts the leadership of another adjective lower than a given reference point “ inferior alveolar artery” synonyms: bottom situated at the bottom or lowest position adjective written or printed below and to one side of another character synonyms: subscript noun a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character synonyms: subscript see more see less type of: character , grapheme , graphic symbol a written symbol that is used to represent speech adjective having an orbit between the sun and the Earth's orbit “Mercury and Venus are inferior planets” see more see less antonyms: superior having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit Pronunciation US /ɪnˈfɪriər/ UK /ɪnˈfiriə/ Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘inferior' . 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