What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
worse
Example
This year's sales figures are worse than last year's. [worse: comparative adjective]
Example
I feel worse today than I did yesterday. [worse: adverb]
Example
Things could always be worse, so let's be grateful for what we have. [worse: comparative adjective]
inferior
Example
The quality of this product is inferior to that of its competitors. [inferior: adjective]
Example
I cannot accept an inferior performance from my team. [inferior: adjective]
Example
He was made to feel inferior because of his lack of education. [inferior: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Worse is more common than inferior in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between worse and inferior?
Both worse and inferior are considered formal words and may be used in academic or professional settings.
