Subordinate Synonyms
48 subordinate synonyms include lower-ranking, junior, lower, lesser, inferior, lowly, minor, supporting, second-fiddle, and secondary. Subordinate is an adjective, and its antonyms are central, major, and chief. Here are some additional synonyms for "subordinate" with example sentences.
Another word for Subordinate
48 other ways to say subordinate.
1. lower-ranking
- supporting
- second-fiddle
- minor
- lowly
- lower-ranking
- lower
- lesser
- junior
- inferior
2. secondary
- supplementary
- subsidiary
- subservient
- secondary
- second-rate
- second-fiddle
- second-class
- peripheral
- of little account/importance
- minor
- marginal
- lesser
- extra
- auxiliary
- attendant
- ancillary
- additional
- accessory
3. junior
- underling
- subaltern
- sidekick
- second in command
- second fiddle
- second
- right-hand man/woman
- number two
- minion
- mate
- man/girl Friday
- lackey
- junior
- inferior
- henchman
- flunkey
- deputy
- assistant
- apprentice
- aide
- adjutant
Use subordinate in a Sentence
He was promoted and no longer a subordinate.
She is a subordinate in the company hierarchy.
The manager assigned tasks to his subordinate employees.