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subordinateness

subordinateness

9.9
Being less important or having less power than others
  • noun
  • /səˈbɔːrdɪnɪt̬nəs/
translation icon : subordinación
  • The subordinateness of her position meant she had little influence over major decisions.

Examples

  • Cultural traditions sometimes reinforce the subordinateness of certain groups in society.

  • Many employees feel a sense of subordinateness in large organizations.

  • He resented the subordinateness assigned to his contributions during the project.

  • The subordinateness of the assistant to the manager is clear.

  • Many employees feel a sense of subordinateness in large organizations.

  • He resented the subordinateness assigned to his contributions during the project.

  • The subordinateness of her position meant she had little influence over major decisions.

Synonyms

inferiority
vssubordinateness
17 5.1

A state of being lower than others in ability, status or value

refers to lesser importance as a state rather than an emotional feeling
subordination
vssubordinateness
4 7.0

Being in a lower position under someone else's control

is the quality of being less important rather than the process
low status
vssubordinateness
1 3.7

A position lower than others in work or society

expresses the basic idea of lesser importance rather than social label
lower rank
vssubordinateness
1 3.5

A position lower than others in a group or at work

describes the quality of lower importance, not just rank position
lower status
vssubordinateness
1 3.9

A position that people see as less important or powerful than others

is the general state of lesser importance without social focus
lowness
vssubordinateness
1 5.8

A position with little power or respect compared to others

is the general state of lesser importance rather than specific measures
lowliness
vssubordinateness
  • Literature
1 6.7

Being humble and not thinking you are better than others

focuses on simple lesser importance rather than personal humility
subalternity
vssubordinateness
9.9

Being in a low rank and expected to follow orders

is the general lesser importance rather than specifically junior rank
secondariness
vssubordinateness
  • Formal
8.2

Being less important and not new

focuses on general lesser importance rather than hierarchical position
junior status
vssubordinateness
4.0

A condition when someone has a lower rank than others in a company or school

is the wider quality of being less important beyond job rank

Antonyms

81 5.1

Power and control over other people or groups

How Subordinate

subjugation
  • Formal
11 8.4
subordinateness
9.9
dependence
60 3.6
independence
608 3.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

subordinateness = subordinate (transparent) = sub + ordinate + ness

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'subordinate', yielding the state of being subordinate, which is directly derivable.

Etymology

Subordinateness comes from the parts sub- meaning 'under' and order meaning 'rank' or 'position', the same idea you see in the familiar word subordinate. So, subordinateness is the state of being 'under' someone or something, or less important in rank.