INFERIORS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

inferiors

noun

plural of inferior

as in subordinates

one who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another she is nice to her inferiors as well as to her superiors

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Recent Examples of inferiors That comes to the Philippines in the form of war, as well as through the invocation, or establishment, of American-style modes of government and education that place Filipinos along this racial hierarchy, identifying them as these inferiors that need to be taught how to govern themselves. —

Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026

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Noun

This lines up with earlier work showing that constructive self-talk is linked to higher creativity, stronger leadership ratings from peers and subordinates and lower job strain.

— Heather Yerrid, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Maybe Aziraphale’s hope of using him to bring about peace on Earth, the part of the plan his subordinates seem to find most objectionable, isn’t so misplaced after all.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026