underling

[US]/ˈʌndəlɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈʌndərlɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. subordinate, lackey

Example Sentences

I know one investment banking boss who penalises underlings for lobbying crassly.

How delightful to find an arriviste underling of 53 and a slacking boss of 70 in a thrusting, ageist industry such as investment banking.

This charmless message prompted an angry underling to set up a fake Twitter account in Soden's name with tweets that say “I love my life” and “Analyst slacking again.

The manager delegated the task to his underling.

The underling followed the instructions carefully.

She treated her underlings with respect.

The underling reported back to the supervisor.

The underling was promoted to a higher position.

The underling completed the project ahead of schedule.

The underling's hard work did not go unnoticed.

The underling was given additional responsibilities.

The underling sought guidance from more experienced colleagues.

The underling's dedication to the team was commendable.

Real-world Examples

But there were Principals present and Assistant Secretaries, and other assorted underlings.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

Cardiac arrest-and, indeed, early death from any cause-is the prerogative of underlings.

Source: The Economist - Technology

Look thou, underling! that thou obeyest mine. —Stand round men, men.

Source: Moby-Dick

What if he talks to the underlings, he may learn things that we don't know.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

This is bad news for underlings. That extra money comes out of workers' pockets, the study finds.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Indeed, the Russian leader has often delegated unpopular COVID restrictions to underlings while ignoring them at politically expedient moments.

Source: NPR News September 2021 Compilation

The new generation of celebrity chefs struck him as sadly insecure, even unbalanced, using dreadful words and treating their underlings like dirt.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Be doubly dubious of any consulting reports your underlings happen to commission, especially when they recommend a bigger budget for said underling.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Usually, powerful people use this strategy toward their underlings, but it can be applied by individuals in relationships as well.

Source: Essential Reading List for Self-Improvement

Not by how he treats his equals, but by how he treats the underlings.

Source: Lawsuit Duet Season 1

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