most junior

ADJECTIVE

subordinate, younger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

second-string

STRONG

inferior lower minor second secondary

WEAK

lesser

Antonyms

STRONG

first-class first-rate important superior

WEAK

elder older senior

Example Sentences

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Newby, as the most junior member, had to close doors and take minutes for the others.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

The increase to basic pay would be backdated to 1 April, with the most junior consultants earning over £100,000 and the most senior over £142,000.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

Top-of-the-scale hourly wages for a 737 United first officer, in the new contract, will range from about $231 to $232, compared with about $311 to $312 for the most junior captain in the same aircraft.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2023

“The focus on the maintenance mission has degraded our ability to take care of our most junior and at-risk sailors,” said the investigating officer, Rear Adm.

From Washington Times • May 18, 2023

In the early days of Madras all the employees of the Company, from the Governor down to the most junior apprentice, lived in common.

From The Story of Madras by Barlow, Glyn