underling

noun
UK: /ˈʌndərˌlɪŋ/
US: /ˈʌndərˌlɪŋ/

  1. A person lower in rank or importance.

    1. The underling brought coffee to the boss.
    2. As an underling, he handled the routine tasks efficiently.

  2. Someone who follows orders without questioning.

    1. The boss expects every underling to obey orders.
    2. The underling completed all tasks without complaint or hesitation.

Synonyms

minion lackey assistant inferior subordinate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "underling" in English means: A person lower in rank or importance., Someone who follows orders without questioning..

The phonetic transcription of "underling" is /ˈʌndərˌlɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈʌndərˌlɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "underling": minion, lackey, assistant, inferior, subordinate.

Example usage of "underling": "The underling brought coffee to the boss.". More examples on the page.