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They made me feel less than them.




less
adj. A comparative of little.

1. Not as great in amount or quantity: had less time to spend with the family.
2. Lower in importance, esteem, or rank: no less a person than the ambassador.
3. Consisting of a smaller number. See Usage Note at few.

prep.

With the deduction of; minus: Five less two is three.

adv. Comparative of little.

To a smaller extent, degree, or frequency: less happy; less expensive.

n.

1. A smaller amount: She received less than she asked for.
2. Something not as important as something else: People have been punished for less.

idioms:

less than

1. Not at all: He had a less than favorable view of the matter.

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less than ...
describes behaviour which lacks a stated characteristic that is good or desirable:
I think he was less than honest with me.