Lesser and Negative

Lesser

Lesser adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.

Negative and lesser are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Negative" instead an adjective "Lesser".

Negative

Negative adjective - Marked by opposition or ill will.

Lesser and negative are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lesser" instead an adjective "Negative".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • When a person gets labeled as something negative or lesser, their own self-expectations are lowered or altered in reaction.
  • Western Animation / Æon Flux Negative Continuity: Most obviously in the silent episodes, and to a lesser extent in the talkie ones.
  • Webcomic / Goblins A lesser example; While bleeding out and on negative hit points, Fox accepts a healing potion, but takes a moment to wash the orc spit off of it, dropping down to negative 9 hit points while she does so.
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