noun a person of lesser status or authority within an organization
adjective relating to or characteristic of a subordinate or inferior position
In a military context, an underling refers to a lower-ranking soldier or officer.
Underling can be used in literature to describe a character who is subservient or servile to a more powerful figure.
An underling is a subordinate or junior employee within a company or organization.
In the publishing industry, a writer may refer to their assistant or junior colleague as an underling who helps with research, editing, and other tasks.
A psychologist may use the term underling to refer to their interns or junior staff members who assist in conducting assessments, therapy sessions, and other clinical tasks.