Underlings Meaning in English
word · lemma: underling
Definition
People who have a lower rank or position, especially at work, often controlled by someone with more power.
Usage & Nuances
'Underling' is somewhat negative or dismissive; it's rarely used formally or to your own team. Common in stories, films, or when talking critically about workplace hierarchy. Collocates with 'boss', 'orders', 'treat', and often refers to lack of power.
Spanish: subordinados - inferioresPortuguese (BR): subordinados - inferioresPortuguese (PT): subordinados - inferioresChinese (Simplified): 下属 - 部下Chinese (Traditional): 下屬 - 部下Hindi: अधीनस्थ कर्मचारी - मातहतArabic: المرؤوسون - التابعونBengali: অধস্তন - অধীনস্থ কর্মীRussian: подчинённые - прислужникиJapanese: 部下 - 下っ端Vietnamese: cấp dưới - thuộc hạKorean: 부하 - 하급자Turkish: ast - aşağı düzey çalışanUrdu: ماتحت - زیریں عملہIndonesian: bawahan - anak buah
Example Sentences
The manager gave instructions to his underlings.
basic
The king ordered his underlings to clean the hall.
basic
The boss shouted at his underlings during the meeting.
basic
He treats his underlings like they're invisible.
natural
Even the underlings knew the plan was a bad idea.
natural
No one wants to be treated like just another underling all their life.
natural