Antonyms for junker

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : juhng-ker

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒʌŋ kər

Definition of junker

Origin : "young German noble," 1550s, from German Junker, from Old High German juncherro, literally "young lord," from junc "young" (see young) + herro "lord" (see Herr). Pejorative sense of "reactionary younger member of the Prussian aristocracy" (1865) dates from Bismarck's domestic policy.

As in inadequate : adj defective, insufficient, incompetent
As in inferior : adj poor, second-rate
As in substandard : adj inferior
As in low-grade : adj inferior
As in low-quality : adj inferior
As in second-class : adj inferior
As in imperfect : adj flawed
As in jalopy : noun old, dilapidated automobile
As in automobile : noun land vehicle; car
As in wreck : noun severe damage or severely damaged goods
As in car : noun vehicle driven on streets

Example sentences :

Have at it, Junker, and let us see if you can leave your mark upon it!'
Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Junker was received in the burgomaster's house by Barbara.
Extract from : « The Burgomaster's Wife, Complete » by Georg Ebers

"Junker von Dornburg," he repeated, shaking his waving locks.
Extract from : « The Burgomaster's Wife, Complete » by Georg Ebers

It didn't look amiss, but the heat, Junker, the heat spoiled all pleasure.
Extract from : « The Burgomaster's Wife, Complete » by Georg Ebers

Profit by the darkness, Junker, and keep on till you have the Spaniards behind you.
Extract from : « The Burgomaster's Wife, Complete » by Georg Ebers

The festival was over; yet did Ursula and the Junker walk together.
Extract from : « Margery [Gred], Complete » by Georg Ebers

With the vision of a mere German Junker, he looked on Russia as the enemy.
Extract from : « The International Spy » by Allen Upward

Master Meyer had introduced me to his family as "Junker Hermann."
Extract from : « Told by the Death's Head » by Mr Jkai

To see him shrivel when a veritable Junker came in, was humiliating.
Extract from : « Ten Years Near the German Frontier » by Maurice Francis Egan

I will stake my Sorrel,” answered the Junker, “that you will not try it.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 » by Various

Synonyms for junker

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