inferior — meaning in English

English meaning

• inferior adj Lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.
• lower verb To move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.
• mean verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
• nether adj Lower, or situated beneath something else; often used in old or formal phrasing.
• sleazy adjective Dishonest, corrupt, or morally low, often in a sordid or seedy way.

Senses

inferior is used for these senses in English:

• inferior Of low rank, standard or quality.
• lower Bottom; more towards the bottom than the middle of an object.
• mean Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
• nether Lower; under.
• sleazy Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate.

inferior — full definition

1. adj Lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.
2. adj Situated lower down, especially in anatomy — closer to the feet than another part.
3. noun A person ranked or regarded as lower in status or ability.

lower — full definition

1. verb To move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.
2. verb To bring down in dignity or status; to demean.

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