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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of more superior in quality or caliber Opposite of great, or greater than normal, in quantity or size Opposite of of great size (also used as noun or determiner in some contexts) Opposite of superlative degree of much or many Opposite of more significant in elevation Opposite of a greater amount Opposite of more favorable Opposite of exceeding all others Opposite of comparative for impressive or striking Opposite of comparative for recognized for one's power, talents or achievements Opposite of comparative for of significant importance or consequence (often followed by 'at') Opposite of comparative for skilful or adroit (informal) Opposite of comparative for very good Opposite of comparative for possessing enthusiasm or passion Opposite of comparative for having, or characterized by, a generous nature Opposite of comparative for belonging to, or characteristic of, the aristocracy Opposite of comparative for lasting or extending for a great period of time (informal, intensifier) Opposite of comparative for extreme or absolute in degree Adverb Opposite of to a greater degree of excellence … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of more superior in quality or caliber poorer lower worse cruder shoddier lousier shabbier weaker direr meagerer meagrer more mediocre more inadequate more unsatisfactory more defective more deficient more ordinary more substandard more unacceptable more abysmal more appalling more atrocious more deplorable more diabolical more direful more dismal more dreadful more execrable more imperfect more lamentable more pathetic more pitiful more terrible more exiguous more low-grade more second-rate “Unfortunately, the quality of our latest product is of a poorer standard compared to our competition.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of great, or greater than normal, in quantity or size lower smaller measlier scantier stingier tinier sparser meagerer meagrer minuter scanter paltrier more insignificant more limited more minimal more modest more derisory more insubstantial more miserly more unconsiderable more frugal more infinitesimal more tenuous more sporadic more trifling more uncomprehensive more token more inconsiderable more dwindling more fractional more insufficient “He deliberately consumed lower amounts of carbohydrates to induce ketosis.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of of great size small tiny little short diminutive dwarf mere mini miniature miniscule minuscule petite compact dwarfish microscopic microscopical minuscular minute nanoscopic narrow pocket smallish teeny undersize undersized homuncular shrimpy bitesize bite-size bite-sized bitsy bitty delicate dinky eensy-weensy elfin half-pint ickle itsy-bitsy itty-bitty lank Lilliputian little bitty little-bitty micro miniaturisedUK miniaturizedUS minikin peewee pintsize pint-size pintsized pint-sized pocket-size pocket-sized portable reedy slightly built small-scale squat stubby teensy teensy-weensy teeny-weeny tiddly titchy twiggy wee weensy weeny infinitesimal microminiature fun size “He carried his coins in a small leather pouch in his pocket.” Adjective ▲ (also used as noun or determiner in some contexts) Opposite of superlative degree of much or many least fewest lowest smallest littlest minimum barest bottom minimal tiniest feeblest infinitesimal least possible meagerest meagrest meanest merest min minutest poorest slightest nominal token “The team that scores the least number of points loses.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of more significant in elevation lower shorter stumpier less smaller tinier measlier runtier squatter stubbier minuter daintier slighter punier bittier itty-bittier shrimpier reedier scrawnier skimpier fragiler thinner teensier lankier itsy-bitsier dinkier weer slimmer teeny-weenier twiggier frailer scraggier scrubbier skinnier bitsier wirier bonier more stunted more diminutive more miniature more dwarfish more teeny more bantam more pint-sized more runted more runtish more undersized more miniscule more petite more embryonic more minuscule more smallish more elfin more pygmy more fleeting more negligible more moderate more truncated more Lilliputian more undersize more reduced more insignificant more minikin more microscopic more microscopical more infinitesimal more babyish more shriveledUS more small-scale more shrivelledUK more ❯ “The view from the top of the lower hill was rather limited and uninspiring.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of a greater amount less lessened lesser reduced decreased diminished inferior lower scaled down slighter smaller not as much “I felt reduced pain after having my wound bandaged.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of more favorable lower poorer worse more unfavourable more negative more unfavorable more disagreeable more untoward “Many people now had a lower opinion of him due to his string of poor performances.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of exceeding all others mediocre poor Adjective ▲ Opposite of comparative for impressive or striking boringer duller mundaner plainer drabber drearier tamer triter more unimpressive more unremarkable more inconsiderable more insignificant more underwhelming more average more forgettable more lacklusterUS more lacklustreUK more mediocre more unamazing more characterless more colorlessUS more colourlessUK more humdrum more insipid more lifeless more modest more ordinary more unexciting more unimposing more uninspiring more uninteresting more unspectacular more vapid more well-worn more ho hum more run-of-the-mill more typical more unextraordinary more unprestigious “The mud hut was an unimpressive example in housebuilding.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of comparative for recognized for one's power, talents or achievements commoner lowlier ignoranter normaler plainer unworthier meeker cowardlier timider more inconspicuous more uncelebrated more conventional more inglorious more subordinate more undignified more undistinguished more unexceptional more unknown more usual more general more generic more infamous more menial more ordinary more powerless more middling more modest more pedestrian more average more customary more nondescript more indistinguished more hated more idle more impotent more inactive more lethargic more strengthless more afraid “The class focused on the lesser-known inconspicuous religious leaders of the last century.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of comparative for of significant importance or consequence pettier lighter more insignificant more unimportant more trivial more inconsiderable more minor more frivolous more unnecessary more casual more immaterial more inconsequential more irrelevant more lightweight more meaningless more negligible more nondescript more pointless more secondary more senseless more trifling more unsubstantial more ignorable more marginal more picayunish more subsidiary more unessential “It was an insignificant decision with trivial repercussions.” Adjective ▲ (often followed by 'at') Opposite of comparative for skilful or adroit awkwarder greener rawer unhandier clumsier cruder unfitter newer rougher weaker more amateurish more unskilled more inept more mediocre more amateur more inexperienced more untrained more inadequate more inexpert more unskillful more undeveloped more unequipped more unqualified more unschooled more untalented more artless more heavy-handed more incapable more ineffective more ineffectual more inefficient more talentless more unpolished more unprofessional more jackleg more primitive more untaught more unfitted “He had never been athletically gifted and remained incompetent at sports.” Adjective ▲ (informal) Opposite of comparative for very good awfuller badder poorer unpleasanter horribler miserabler terribler woefuller disgustinger ghastlier gruesomer horrider nastier viler rottener yukkier more contemptible more detestable more flawed more imperfect more disappointing more lamentable more tragic more appalling more dreadful more abominable more atrocious more hideous more horrendous more horrific more horrifying more repulsive more abysmal more deplorable more disastrous more offensive more revolting more revulsive more execrable more low-grade more pathetic more repellant more second-rate more substandard more tragical more unpleasing more unsatisfactory more poopy more sucktastic “The food at the cafe was awful.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of comparative for possessing enthusiasm or passion loather lother stolider more unenthusiastic more apathetic more averse more detached more halfhearted more reluctant more spiritless more disinterested more indifferent more lackadaisical more unwilling more uninterested more insouciant more nonchalant more uneager more hesitant more impassive more incurious more languid more languorous more unconcerned more aloof “I'm an unenthusiastic cynic of Kanye West's music.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of comparative for having, or characterized by, a generous nature ignobler squalider viciouser wretcheder baser dastardlier hatefuller lousier smaller-minded sorrier uncouther more uncharitable more selfish more inconsiderate more self-centredUK more self-centeredUS more uncaring more despicable more ill-mannered more ungracious more degenerate “The narcissist was known for his selfish acts of self-aggrandizement.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of comparative for belonging to, or characteristic of, the aristocracy humbler more plebeian more bourgeois more abased more illegitimate more junior more knavish more lower-class more ungenteel more unaristocratic “Oligarchies are established through these alliances and society is divided between patrician rulers and plebeian slaves.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of comparative for lasting or extending for a great period of time briefer shorter-term shorter-lived more momentary more abbreviated more condensed more fleeting more sudden more transient more transitory more ephemeral more temporary more abrupt “It has only been a brief while since we last met.” Adjective ▲ (informal, intensifier) Opposite of comparative for extreme or absolute in degree more under “It was a disappointing and sub-standard performance by the tennis player.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of to a greater degree of excellence to a lesser degree in an inferior way to a poorer degree less ably less adeptly less advantageously less competently less effectively less efficiently less expertly less proficiently less skillfully less thoroughly worse “He knows the industry to a lesser degree compared to the other candidates.” Find more words! 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