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underlings

/ˈʌndərˌlɪŋz/

Meanings
noun
A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.

Examples :

"The manager gave instructions to his underlings about the new project. "
organization business job position government society work

Related Words

Illustration project

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

Illustration disdain

disdain noun

/dɪsˈdeɪn/

A feeling of contempt or scorn.

"The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away."

Illustration lesser

lesser noun

/ˈlɛsə/ /ˈlɛsɚ/

A thing that is of smaller size, value, importance etc.

"The greater sand hills increasingly do not migrate, but almost all lessers do."

Illustration treated

treated verb

/ˈtɹiːtɪd/

To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).

"The car salesman treated with my dad to lower the price. "

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration person

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

Illustration manager

manager noun

/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒɚ/

A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.

"The school's new manager is responsible for organizing the sports teams. "

Illustration wretched

wretched adjective

/ˈɹɛtʃɪd/

Very miserable; feeling deep affliction or distress.

"I felt wretched after my wife died."

Illustration authority

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

Illustration subordinate

subordinate noun

/səˈbɔːrdənət/ /ˈsɔːbɔːrdənət/

One who is subordinate.

"The subordinate in the student council is responsible for organizing the school dances. "

Illustration menial

menial noun

/ˈmiːni.əl/

A servant, especially a domestic servant.

"The family hired a menial to help with chores around the house. "