(also used as noun or determiner in some contexts) Opposite of superlative degree of much or many
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Opposite of improved in quality, accuracy or performance
“The engine of my sedan is inferior compared to that of a sports car.”
Opposite of more suitable or effective for a given need
“Our last project was a failure and the last thing we need is a weaker solution.”
Opposite of improved in health or mental attitude
“I was terribly sick last night but I am even more ill today.”
Opposite of more favorable or better-timed
“Under harsher circumstances, we would have been enemies despite our rapport.”
Opposite of more sound in judgment
“He was less popular than his brother due to being laxer when it came to choosing his words.”
Opposite of in good health
“I regret stuffing myself at the buffet as I'm starting to feel a bit ill.”
Opposite of more superior in quality or caliber
“Unfortunately, the quality of our latest product is of a poorer standard compared to our competition.”
Opposite of being farther along in development or quality
“Low productivity of agriculture and industry may be attributed to the backward technology.”
Opposite of having been cured of an illness or malady
Opposite of better than some other option
Opposite of more morally or ethically superior
“He was a man of questionable character with viler principles than his peers.”
Opposite of more favorable
“Many people now had a lower opinion of him due to his string of poor performances.”
Opposite of capable of reducing the time needed to perform a task
(also used as noun or determiner in some contexts) Opposite of superlative degree of much or many
“The team that scores the least number of points loses.”
Opposite of noteworthy historically, or among one's peers
“He was just one of many unknown painters from the 19th century.”
Opposite of to a greater degree of excellence
“He knows the industry to a lesser degree compared to the other candidates.”
Opposite of to a greater degree of soundness in judgment
“The money would have been worse spent on more frivolous needs.”
Opposite of to a greater extent
“I like steak less than I like vegetables.”
Opposite of most appropriately or usefully
“Studying is worst done in a noisy environment.”
Opposite of to improve on
“You will not make it to college if your grades worsen.”
Opposite of to surpass in excellence
“The athlete knew he would lose in trying to beat the insurmountable world record.”
Opposite of to correct and revise (text or a document)
Opposite of to bring to a stage of social and cultural development considered to be more advanced
Opposite of to be superior to
“More to the point, if I made a copy of a cassette, the copy would be inferior to the original.”
Opposite of to bring to a higher cultural or civil level or awareness
Opposite of to be superior against one's peers
“The other swimmers could not keep up with Phelps and would fall behind quickly.”
Opposite of to make a quantity bigger
“An abundance of supply would decrease prices in the market.”
Opposite of to defeat, or be better than, someone or something
“Many people openly questioned how a heavily favored team could lose to the underdog.”
Opposite of to enhance the value of something, or to make more efficient
“Stress is believed to impair one's ability to regulate moods.”
Opposite of to advance or to promote the growth of
“The athlete knew that he would regress his skills if he did not continue to train hard.”
Opposite of to make progress in the state or skill of
“His ability to perform will diminish when age catches up with him.”
Opposite of to make changes to correct an error or mistake
“Improper technique and artifacts can further exacerbate the errors of interpretation.”
Opposite of to alter or change into something new or updated
“Surely, if my system's working fine, then I should just leave it as it is?”
Opposite of to be comparable to in quality or excellence
“He trains hard, wanting to lead the rest of the competition.”
Opposite of to increase the amount, level, or strength of
“Could you please reduce the volume as we are trying to get some sleep.”
Opposite of to achieve victory over
“With the mediocre players we have, we are probably going to lose to most teams.”
Opposite of one who is above another in rank
“He is your lesser and is required to accord you with a commensurate level of respect.”
(of competitions) Opposite of a favorable condition or position
“The soccer team was trailing by three goals which represented a clear disadvantage going into the second half.”
Opposite of a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position
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