inferior — lower in rank, status, or quality
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lower in rank, status, or quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfɪriər/
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
The knockoff bag looks inferior next to the designer original.
Behind the polished exterior lies an ulterior motive, revealing one's inferior position.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
inferi- (Latin root meaning 'low, below') + -or (comparative suffix meaning 'more') = inferior (more low, lower in rank/quality)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The employee felt inferior when comparing his achievements with his colleagues'.”
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