Definitions

entry-level

[en-tree-lev-uhl] / ˈɛn triˌlɛv əl /

ADJECTIVE

inconsequential

Synonyms

STRONGEST

insignificant negligible trivial unimportant worthless

WEAK

big zero casual dinky exiguous immaterial inadequate inappreciable inconsequent inconsiderable insufficient light little measly minor no biggie paltry petty picayune puny runt scanty shoestring shrimp skimpy small small potatoes small-time trifling two bit unconsidered wimpy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

consequential important significant useful valuable worthwhile

ADJECTIVE

inconsequential/inconsiderable

Synonyms

WEAK

casual dinky exiguous immaterial inadequate inappreciable inconsequent insignificant insufficient light little measly minor negligible paltry petty picayune puny runt scanty shoestring skimpy small small potatoes small-time trifling trivial two-bit unconsidered unimportant wimpy worthless

Antonyms

WEAK

consequential considerable important significant

ADJECTIVE

inferior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lesser secondary

STRONG

bottom junior less lower menial minor minus peon second subordinate subsidiary

WEAK

back seat bottom-rung second-banana second-fiddle second-string smaller subjacent under underneath

Antonyms

STRONGEST

superior

STRONG

chief important

WEAK

best better extraordinary first-class first-rate foremost

ADJECTIVE

least

Synonyms

STRONG

bottom first gutter infinitesimal last minimum minute nadir second third

WEAK

atomic feeblest fewest finical lowest meanest microcosmic microscopic minimal minutest molecular most trivial next to nothing niggling piddling poorest short-end tiniest trivial unimportant

Antonyms

STRONG

big huge large substantial

WEAK

most

Example Sentences

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Entry-level jobs are making up a smaller share of postings on jobs site ZipRecruiter compared to last year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Entry-level investment banking positions, especially at top banks like Centerview, are coveted roles on Wall Street among recent college graduates and can act as steppingstones to long careers in financial services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Entry-level recruiters cite several reasons for the pullback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Entry-level professional jobs are thought to be most impacted by AI, particularly in sectors such as law, accountancy and administration.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

Entry-level luxury cars are the fastest-growing segment of that industry.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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