= weak, adj. in various senses. Lowly in status or degree; insignificant.

Of lower degree, rank, gravity, importance, etc.; inferior. Now somewhat rare. Cf. lesser, adj. 1, no less, adj. 3a.

Of lower status, importance, or rank; inferior; = less, adj. 1b. In predicative use. Now chiefly followed by than.

Belonging to the second class in respect of dignity or importance; entitled to consideration only in the second place. Also, and usually, in less…

Designating a person or thing of less high status than another (or others) of the same kind; of relatively low status, quality, or importance; held…

Subordinate, inferior, or subservient (to); = subaltern, adj. 2. Now chiefly U.S.

Subordinate, secondary.

Of low standing; petty, unimportant.

Of lesser importance; not principal or predominant; secondary, minor.

Of lower degree; of inferior importance. Obsolete.

Less dominant than something else of the same kind, esp. in a particular time or place; secondary or subordinate.

Not lofty (in various senses); esp. not high-minded or grand; unpretentious.

figurative. Chiefly U.S. Small in size or importance; insignificant, inconsequential. Cf. minuscule, adj. 2.