lesser
adjective
of less size or importance
“the lesser anteater”
“the lesser of two evils”
Oppositesgreatersmaller in size or amount or value
“the lesser powers of Europe”
“the lesser anteater”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Lesser meaning
What does “lesser” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“lesser” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: of less size or importance.