inferior

較差的、次等的、不如的

This model is clearly inferior to the one we bought last year.

這款機型顯然比我們去年買的那台差。

劣質的、粗劣的

The furniture fell apart because it was made from inferior materials.

這些家具因為用了劣質材料而散掉了。

下級的、職位較低的

He never listens to officers of inferior rank.

他從不聽取階級較低的軍官的意見。

自卑的

Her constant criticism made him feel inferior for years.

她不斷的批評讓他自卑了好幾年。

下屬、部屬正式

A good manager does not talk down to his inferiors.

好的主管不會用高高在上的口氣對下屬說話。