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inferiorlower in rank, status, or quality

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: lower in rank, status, or quality

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfɪriər/

Korean meaning: 더 낮은, 열등한, 하위의

Korean pronunciation: 인**피**어리어

Example Sentences

  • My cooking skills are vastly inferior to my mom's - I can barely make instant noodles without burning them.
  • The counterfeit product was clearly inferior in both quality and design.
  • He refused to buy the inferior brand, claiming his cat deserved only premium food.

inferior

ADJECTIVE

//ɪnˈfɪriər//

lower in rank, status, or quality

inferior concept
💡 Concept

The customer compares an inferior phone to a premium model

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inferior rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Behind the polished exterior lies an ulterior motive, revealing one's inferior position.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈfɪriər/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈfɪəriə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootinfer
Suffix--ior

Origin

From Latin 'inferior,' the comparative form of 'inferus' meaning 'low' or 'below.' The word originally referred to something situated lower in position, and later evolved to mean lower in rank or quality.

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🎵Rhyme

anteriorposteriorexteriorulterior
anterior
posterior
exterior
ulterior

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cooking skills are vastly inferior to my mom's - I can barely make instant noodles without burning them.

The counterfeit product was clearly inferior in both quality and design.

😄 Fun example

He refused to buy the inferior brand, claiming his cat deserved only premium food.

The employee felt inferior when comparing his achievements with his colleagues'.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

lowersubordinatesubstandardsecond-ratepoor

Antonyms

superiorexcellentpremium

Related

inferiorityhierarchysubordinationrankingcomparison