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⬇️Lesser

adjective
/ˈles.ər/
less Lesson

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

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