Underling: meaning, definitions and examples

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underling

 

[ หˆสŒndษ™rlษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

workplace

A person who works under someone else in a company or organization, typically in a lower-ranking position. Underlings are often responsible for carrying out tasks assigned to them by their superiors.

Synonyms

assistant, minion, subordinate

Examples of usage

  • He was tired of being treated like an underling by his boss.
  • The underlings were expected to work long hours to meet the deadline.
  • She felt frustrated with the lack of recognition for the hard work she put in as an underling.

Translations

Translations of the word "underling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subordinado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเฅ€เคจเคธเฅเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Untergebener

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bawahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะปะตะณะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podwล‚adny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ƒจไธ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท subordonnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subordinado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํ•˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุจุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podล™รญzenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podriadenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‹ๅฑž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podrejeni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา“ั‹ะฝัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tabes

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subordinado

Etymology

The word 'underling' originated in the late 16th century, from the combination of 'under' and 'ling,' which meant 'one who belongs to or descends from.' Originally used in a more neutral context, referring to someone who was subordinate or of lower rank, the term has taken on a more negative connotation over time, often implying a lack of respect or recognition for the work of the individual.

See also: under, underage, underbelly, underbody, underfed, underhanded, underneath, underpants, underside, understand, underwear.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,467 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.