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lesser

[les-er] / ˈlɛs ər /
ADJECTIVE
inferior, secondary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
insignificant minor
WEAK
a notch under bottom bush bush-league dinky less important low lower minor-league nether second-fiddle second-string slighter small small-fry small-time subjacent subordinate third-string undersized
Antonyms
STRONGEST
significant
WEAK
greater higher major superior

Example Sentences

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Qatar and Oman were targeted to a lesser extent.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Settling better in the early part of the race may help this former Midlands National winner to finish stronger but he comes in off the back of a lesser campaign this time around.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Members of the trial team refused to sign paperwork allowing Kirk to plead to a lesser charge and serve probation instead of prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The current SEP IRA contribution limit for individuals over 50 is the lesser of 25% of compensation or $72,000, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

If there was a Mount Olympus in the new American republic, all the lesser gods were gathered farther down the slope.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis