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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of surpassing all others Opposite of very good, or the best, in standard or quality Opposite of superseding others in importance or status Opposite of widely known, especially in a positive way Opposite of the most important in terms of rank or status Opposite of having influence or power Opposite of absolutely necessary or requisite Opposite of not subject to any limitation, particularly in relation to power or authority Opposite of being advanced in development Opposite of superior in quality or caliber … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of surpassing all others inferior undistinguished unknown obscure ordinary insignificant unsung uncelebrated inconspicuous unimportant anonymous normal nameless common unexceptional regular unfamous unrecognizedUS average humble unremarkable plain unrecognisedUK standard typical unrenowned inconsequential familiar generic minor unnoteworthy conventional general infamous run-of-the-mill little known little-known mediocre unfamed everyday commonplace forgotten unacknowledged stock poor routine vanilla unnoticed unimpressive unnoted unhonoured incognito customary noteless unheard-of no-name modest unheard of lowly inglorious small-time unnotable undiscovered little simple unfamiliar unnoticeable neglected stereotyped stereotypical unapplauded unacclaimed real true unextraordinary invisible unseen unlauded unappreciated lower-class low-class second-rate overlooked unglorified unhailed unhonored lower lesser subordinate undignified inexalted usual inconsiderable ignorant collective powerless menial middling pedestrian unidentified casual unnamed undesignated unmemorable faceless piddling nondescript meek inactive timid strengthless impotent lethargic afraid hated reviled unworthy indistinguished disrespected idle cowardly smaller small-fry second-string junior balanced banal mundane unsurprising trivial worthless more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of very good, or the best, in standard or quality poor atrocious awful execrable inferior lousy pathetic rotten terrible vile wretched bad ignorant insignificant ordinary second-rate stupid unacceptable unimportant not good worthless unworthy inconsequential empty futile ineffectual unproductive trivial horrible wasted dreadful useless trifling meaningless miserable hollow nugatory bogus counterproductive unusable inutile unprofitable pointless profitless paltry valueless barren mediocre unessential horrid horrendous unavailing unsatisfactory rubbish trashy low-grade middling substandard second-class more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of superseding others in importance or status secondary ancillary auxiliary inferior minor subservient subsidiary subordinate trivial incidental unimportant nonessential superficial accompanying supplementary additional adjuvant supporting assisting complementary insignificant supplemental inconsequential irrelevant contributory immaterial tangential unnecessary inconsiderable negligible lesser last extra least trifling frivolous petty low obscure nugatory collateral unknown piddling worthless useless small pointless little lower picayune smaller casual minute dependent fiddling peripheral final minimal marginal paltry insubstantial second-fiddle junior back up support second-string trailing inconspicuous accessory usual ordinary inessential common meaningless small-fry non-essential not worth speaking of beside the point of no great concern uncelebrated nameless anonymous more ❯ “Accounting was just an ancillary subject in my pursuit to get into an engineering course.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of widely known, especially in a positive way obscure unknown uncelebrated anonymous unfamous unfamiliar unsung unnotable unrenowned obscured undistinguished unestablished invisible minor nameless new novel undiscovered unhonoured unimportant common insignificant ordinary secondary unheard-of little known unheard of “This song reminds me of an obscure band out of England that I happen to know by fluke through a guy from New York I had met at a concert.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of the most important in terms of rank or status assistant deputy junior assisting second ancillary secondary subordinate acting helping provisional proxy representative supporting lower sub- vice- entry-level associate sub vice subaltern subalternate auxiliary lower-ranking second-in-charge lowly inferior low lesser subsidiary low-ranking minor insignificant plebeian menial base humble second-rate subservient unimportant bottom submissive back seat second-banana common second-fiddle last second-class bottom-rung second-string low-grade middling undistinguished more ❯ “She has years of experience as an assistant manager and is very eager to take the next step.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having influence or power insignificant unimportant anonymous common incapable ineffective low-ranking nameless normal ordinary unworthy down-to-earth egoless impotent inconsiderable menial self-distrustful self-reproachful self-reproving uncomplacent unknown unnoteworthy unsubstantial abased beggarly beneath boring brainless causeless counterproductive depthless diminutive dishonorableUS dishonoredUS dishonourableUK dishonouredUK futile inappreciable infamous inferior lesser little nondescript not rich pedestrian powerless regular run-of-the-mill second-class second-fiddle second-rate second-string small small-time weak abject ahistorical below below the mark childish lacking usual slight “The errand boy was an insignificant person, mostly unrecognized by those around him.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of absolutely necessary or requisite dispensable expendable superfluous unnecessary needless pointless redundant excessive gratuitous unwarranted additional trivial extra secondary unneeded nonessential removable disposable unrequired auxiliary avoidable unessential inessential useless replaceable unimportant non-essential not essential not necessary not needed not required uncalled for uncalled-for surplus to requirements irrelevant noncompulsory insignificant optional extraneous meaningless minor uncritical peripheral inconsequential incidental unwanted extrinsic frivolous immaterial surplus nonobligatory trifling supplementary supplemental external excess undesirable purposeless worthless undesired ornamental cosmetic negligible accidental accessory more ❯ “If we could, the manuscripts would become unnecessary, dispensable.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not subject to any limitation, particularly in relation to power or authority provisional conditional provisory limited restrictive contingent qualified conditioned stipulatory restricted codicillary dependent “The Lords had the provisional authority to speak what they thought fit, not that any man should carry it.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of being advanced in development primitive backward underdeveloped undeveloped backwards nonprogressive retarded regressive retrograde retrogressive rudimentary unprogressive unevolved “This is a primitive device that lacks the features of its modern predecessors.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of superior in quality or caliber poor inferior mediocre low inadequate suboptimal subpar unsatisfactory bad defective deficient ordinary substandard unacceptable abysmal appalling atrocious crude deplorable diabolical dire direful dismal dreadful execrable imperfect lamentable lousy meagerUS meagreUK pathetic piddling pitiful shabby shoddy terrible weak below par exiguous low-grade second-rate third-rate “The quality of our latest product is of a poor standard and we cannot release it until it has been improved.” Find more words! 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