underling
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of underling
Example Sentences
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Underlings have long marveled at his indefatigable work ethic.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
Underlings mouthing off to superiors; tearful meltdowns in the galley, right in the middle of dinner service.
From Washington Post • Jun. 12, 2019
Underlings in the secretariat resent the vigorous, soccer-loving former archbishop for his lack of diplomatic experience.
From Economist • Jul. 5, 2012
Underlings whom the boss drafted for riding and polo suffered many a bruise and fracture, but kept their loyalty intact.
From Time Magazine Archive
Underlings are more careful of what they suppose to be their superior's dignity than he is.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII by Maclaren, Alexander
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