You might call something inferior if its quality isn't as good as another, comparable thing, like that kite that you can't get to fly no matter how fast you run back and forth while your friend's kite soars overhead.
Definition of inferior adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define inferior. inferior synonyms, inferior pronunciation, inferior translation, English dictionary definition of inferior. adj. 1. Low or lower in order, degree, or rank: Captain is an inferior rank to major.
Inferior most commonly means lesser or lower in quality or worth. Inferior is commonly applied to things that are considered not as good as other similar things, especially products.
low or lower in rank, degree, or position: felt inferior to his co-workers. low or lower in place or position: the inferior regions of the earth. of low grade or worse condition; poor in quality: That inferior product ranked well below the others.