adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Not as well-known or widely known as others of the same kind. not-comparable

   "It's those lesser-known boxers you gotta watch out for."

2. 2
   comparative form of little-known: more little-known comparative, form-of, not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

less-knownlittler-known

Example

More examples

"It's those lesser-known boxers you gotta watch out for."

Etymology

From lesser + known.

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