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lesser-known Meaning & Definition

/ˈlɛsəˈnəʊn/

What Does Lesser-Known Mean?

Lesser-Known is an adjective that means Not as well-known or widely known as others of the same kind. It is also used to mean comparative form of little-known: more little-known.

Lesser-Known Definition (Adjective)

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

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

  2. comparative form of little-known: more little-known

Synonyms of Lesser-Known

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Lesser-Known in a Sentence

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

Word Forms & Grammar

lesser-known (not comparable)

Origin of Lesser-Known

From lesser +‎ known.

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