inferior

Definitions

Lower in rank, status, or quality.

Of low or poor standard; mediocre.

Situated below or beneath something else.

Examples

The quality of the materials used in the construction was clearly inferior to what we expected.

He felt inferior to his colleagues because he lacked their years of specialized experience.

The team refused to accept that their performance was inferior to their rivals.

Synonyms

subordinate lesser lower substandard mediocre second-rate minor

Antonyms

superior better excellent higher elite outstanding first-rate