inferior
Translation
inferior, lower, worse
Examples
This product is inferior to its main competitor.
This product is inferior to its main competitor.
He felt inferior to his older brother.
He felt inferior to his older brother.
Grammar Patterns
inferior ((to sb./sth.)) lower in rank, status, or quality This product is inferior to its main competitor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lesser, subordinate; Antonyms: superior, better
Etymology
From Latin 'inferior', the comparative form of 'inferus' meaning 'low'. It literally means 'lower'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'infra-' as in 'infrastructure' (the structures underneath). 'Infer-' means 'below' or 'lower' in quality or rank.