inferior

noun adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: in-fe-ri-or (4)

English Definition

Lower in rank, status, or quality.

Example Sentence

This product is of inferior quality.

US IPA /ɪnˈfɪriər/

UK IPA /ɪnˈfɪəriə(r)/

substandard second-rate lower subordinate

superior better excellent