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Opposite of higher in rank
“Billy was a low-ranking private when he first joined the army.”
Opposite of better qualified or more skilled
“Mike got the job as Pryce's bodyguard after outclassing the other inferior candidates.”
(superior to) Opposite of higher in quality
“The food at the cheap takeout is inferior to the restaurant nearby because they use processed and unnatural ingredients.”
(of objects) Opposite of the best of its kind or class
“The ordinary workmanship of the furniture in this budget hotel is evident.”
(of people) Opposite of the best of its kind or class
“This is a competition for those with uncelebrated hidden talents.”
Opposite of luxurious or upmarket
“We stayed at a cheap hotel in Paris located by the main train station.”
Opposite of disdainful or condescending in nature
“He responded courteously to her in a deferential tone.”
Opposite of being victorious in a contest
“George Foreman was defeated against Muhammad Ali during their historic boxing match in Kinshasa.”
Opposite of larger in size
“The smaller room costs less than the superior room.”
Opposite of located above
“The lower part of the image is clear.”
(of objects) Opposite of the best of its kind or class
“The state of the infrastructure is poor with low-quality telephone lines and little in the way of broadband.”
Opposite of very good in standard or quality
Opposite of exceeding others in rank, status, quality or importance
Opposite of exhibiting a haughty or arrogant contempt or lack of respect
Opposite of possessing supreme or ultimate power
Opposite of extraordinarily, exceptionally or wonderfully rare
Opposite of important, prominent, or held in high esteem
Opposite of making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically
Opposite of very fine in quality or luxurious
Opposite of denotes the effectiveness or dominance of a particular action
“Leaders who do not look after the interests of their followers are not only unethical but ineffective.”
Opposite of deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
“This story is sordid and shameful, and everyone who was involved in producing it should be ashamed of themselves.”
Opposite of a person of higher rank
“A junior in your department will need to get up to speed quickly to become productive.”
Opposite of a victor in a contest
“Marin was the defeated in his tennis match against Roger at the Australian Open.”
Opposite of a person who has the support of his peers to lead or direct
“Jack's follower had become non-compliant in the days leading up to his traitorous act.”
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