⬇️Lesser

adjective
/ˈles.ər/

Meaning

smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
of lower importance or smaller in degree or amount

Example Sentences

He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.

The lesser known facts about the topic were fascinating.

Synonyms

smaller, minor, inferior, reduced, diminished, secondary
Entry 1
smaller, minor, inferior, reduced, diminished
Entry 2
smaller, minor, secondary, inferior

Antonyms

greater, larger, superior, major, increased
Entry 1
greater, larger, superior, major, increased
Entry 2
greater, superior, major

Collocations

lesser extent, lesser degree, lesser evil, lesser known, lesser importance, lesser value
Entry 1
lesser extent, lesser degree, lesser evil, lesser known
Entry 2
lesser importance, lesser known, lesser value

Related Vocabularies

impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

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