Inferior Meaning in English
word
/ˌɪnˈfɪɹiɝ/
in-FEER-ee-ur
/ɪnfˈiəɹɪɐ/
in-FEER-ee-uh
Definition
Lower in quality, rank, or status compared to something else. Can also mean below or beneath in position.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or academic contexts. Common phrases: 'inferior quality', 'feel inferior', 'inferior position'. Can sound negative, implying something is not as good as another.
Spanish: inferiorPortuguese (BR): inferiorPortuguese (PT): inferiorChinese (Simplified): 较差的 - 次要的Chinese (Traditional): 較差的 - 次要的Hindi: निम्न - हीनArabic: أدنى - أقل قيمةBengali: নিকৃষ্ট - অধম (স্তর) - কম মানেরRussian: низший - худший - неполноценныйJapanese: 劣った - 下位のVietnamese: kém - thấp kém - dưới (vị trí)Korean: 열등한 - 하위의Turkish: daha düşük - aşağıUrdu: کمتر - ادنیٰIndonesian: lebih rendah - inferior
Example Sentences
This phone is inferior to mine.
basic
The leather is of inferior quality.
basic
He always felt inferior to his older brother.
basic
Don't buy the inferior brand just because it's cheaper.
natural
Some people think local cars are inferior, but that's not always true.
natural
She was given an inferior position at work despite her experience.
natural