Standard Synonyms
Inferior
Junior
Less important
Lower-ranking
Secondary
Slang Synonyms
Underling
Minion
Hireling
Lackey
Goon
Punk
Tool
Puppet
Dog
Academic Synonyms
P subordinate verb (PERSON) [ T ] UK /səbˈɔːdɪnət/ US /səbˈɔrdənət/ to order someone to do something as your servant
Soldier
Or worker The hotel manager immediately subordinate d a member of staff to meet our needs.
Old English Synonyms
Inferior
Second-class
Unimportant
Regional Synonyms
2nd in command
3rd in command
Bottom of the totem pole
Last in line
Not in charge
Industry-specific Synonyms
Underling
Minion
Lackey
Gofer
Toady
Yes-man
Antonyms
Meaning
a person who is lower in rank or position than another
Definition
When one thing is subordinate to another, it is lower in rank or importance.
Example Sentences
The subordinate staff was not happy with their working conditions.
Theayer felt like she was being treated like a subordinate and not an equal.
He was always looking for ways to make his subordinate employees feel uncomfortable.
The boss was very pleased with how his subordinate handled the situation.
The subordinate was always happy to help his boss with whatever he needed.