inferior

较差的、次等的、不如的

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

这款机型显然比我们去年买的那台差。

劣质的、粗劣的

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

这些家具因为用了劣质材料而散掉了。

下级的、职位较低的

He never listens to officers of inferior rank.

他从不听取阶级较低的军官的意见。

自卑的

Her constant criticism made him feel inferior for years.

她不断的批评让他自卑了好几年。

下属、部属正式

A good manager does not talk down to his inferiors.

好的主管不会用高高在上的口气对下属说话。