inferior
Translation
inferior, lower, substandard
Examples
This product is of inferior quality.
This product is of inferior quality.
He felt inferior to his older brother.
He felt inferior to his older brother.
Grammar Patterns
inferior ((to sb./sth.)) of lower rank or quality than (sb./sth.) He felt inferior to his older brother.
of inferior quality not good, or not as good as other things This product is of inferior quality.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lesser, lower; Antonyms: superior, better
Etymology
From Latin 'inferior', comparative of 'inferus' meaning 'low, below'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'infra-' as in 'infrared' (below red). 'Inferior' means lower in rank or quality.