lesser

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: les-ser (2)
English Definition

Smaller in size, amount, or importance.

Example Sentence

He chose the lesser of two evils.

US IPA /ˈlesΙ™r/
UK IPA /ˈlesΙ™(r)/

Synonyms

minor secondary inferior subordinate

Antonyms

greater major superior