Lower
Lower adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.
Usage example: a lower position in the company
Superior
Superior adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Both words in one sentence
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Even those of lower status see themselves as being superior to Underfolk and Spiritshadows.
Source: Literature / The Seventh Tower -
Later on Bigs and Bluefur are recruited, but they seem to be lower-ranked with Vrak acting as their superior.
Source: Series / Power Rangers Megaforce -
Specifically, accuracy and damage are slightly lower, but this is arguably nullified by the sling's superior range.
Source: Suffer the Slings
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