No. 15,311 in German
unterlegenen
"Unterlegenen" means "inferior" or "the defeated."
In a sentence
Die Mannschaft hat trotz ihrer unterlegenen Position hervorragenden Teamgeist gezeigt.
The team showed outstanding team spirit despite their inferior position.
'unterlegenen' here describes the position or status of the team as being inferior or disadvantaged.
Der Kämpfer zeigte Mut, selbst in seiner unterlegenen Stellung.
The fighter showed courage, even in his disadvantaged situation.
'unterlegenen' is used to describe the position of the fighter as being less advantageous or weaker.
Das Volk, in seiner unterlegenen Lage, strebte nach Freiheit.
The people, in their inferior situation, strove for freedom.
'unterlegenen' describes the condition of the people as being weaker or subordinate in context.
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