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lesser

UK
/ˈlɛs.ə/
US
/ˈlɛs.ɚ/
lesser known

Translations

lesseradjective
lesser
Comp.
UK
/ˈlɛs.ə/
US
/ˈlɛs.ɚ/
Used almost exclusively attributively (before a noun); seldom, if ever, used predicatively.
The lesser amount of sugar in the recipe made the cake less sweet.
La moindre quantité de sucre dans la recette a rendu le gâteau moins sucré.
Additional translations
inférieurSurtout pour le rang, l'importance, la qualité ou la valeur.
plus petitSurtout pour la taille ou la quantité.
Synonyms
smaller
secondary
subordinate
diminished
reduced
minor
inferior
Antonyms
greater
lessernoun
lessers
pl
UK
/ˈlɛs.ə/
US
/ˈlɛs.ɚ/
Usually occurs in fixed expressions (e.g., "the lesser of two evils"); countable when pluralized.
moindreS'emploie surtout dans des comparatifs et des expressions figées comme « the lesser of two evils ».
Many voters chose what they considered the lesser of two evils.
De nombreux électeurs ont choisi ce qu'ils considéraient comme le moindre mal.
Synonyms
second-rate
smaller one
lesser one
junior
underling
subordinate
minor
inferior

Definitions

lesseradjective
Of smaller size, amount, or degree.
The lesser amount of sugar in the recipe made the cake less sweet.
Of lower rank or importance.
He was considered a lesser official in the government hierarchy.
Inferior in quality or value.
The lesser-known brand was cheaper but not as durable.
lessernoun
Someone or something that is smaller, weaker, or of lower importance, especially in comparisons involving two alternatives.
Many voters chose what they considered the lesser of two evils.
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