junior; less advanced
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
junior; newcomer; person with less experience or seniority
formalOften used in formal or literary contexts to refer to younger generation or less experienced individuals.
Seniors should mentor the juniors.
He is a junior in the unit and needs to learn more.
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This old professor cares deeply about the development of the younger generation.
adjective
less advanced; lagging behind; underperforming
neutralUsed attributively to describe groups, units, or areas that are developing more slowly or are at a lower level.
The company is reforming the underperforming teams.
This area was once a less developed region, but now it's developing rapidly.
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We need to help the lagging departments improve their efficiency.
noun
laggards; underachievers; backward individuals or collectives
neutralRefers to specific individuals or groups identified as less advanced, often in a comparative or evaluative context.
We should learn from the advanced and help the less advanced.
A few underachieving students in the class need special tutoring.
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This workshop has transformed from a backward one into an advanced one.