lesser

The word “lesser” has 2 syllables: les-ser

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛsər/

What is synonym and antonym for lesser?

In the thesaurus, “lesser” has 21 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lesser along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lesser

associate
auxiliary
inferior
jerkwater
junior
less
little
lower
mean
minor
minute
one-horse
petty
second-class
second-rate
secondary
small
smaller
subordinate
subsidiary
two-bit

Antonyms for lesser

choice
exceptional
first-class
first-rate
greater
higher
major
more
primary
prime
senior
superior
superordinate

Meanings of lesser

noun
1. A thing that is of smaller size, value, importance etc.
adjective
1. Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc.
2. Small in size.
3. Insignificant, trivial.
4. Very young.
5. (of a sibling) Younger.
6. (also Little) Used with the name of a place, especially of a country or its capital, to denote a neighborhood whose residents or storekeepers are from that place.
7. Small in amount or number, having few members.
8. Short in duration; brief.
9. Small in extent of views or sympathies; narrow; shallow; contracted; mean; illiberal; ungenerous.

Example Sentences

He chose the lesser of two evils.
The company prioritized the major issues over lesser concerns.
In the competition, she accepted a lesser role to gain experience.
The storm caused lesser damage than initially expected.
Some people focus too much on lesser achievements instead of the bigger picture.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lesser, such as: associate, auxiliary, choice, exceptional, first-class, first-rate, greater.

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