1. A work of art, literature, or craftsmanship that is of lower quality or lesser merit compared to an artist's other works or to works by other artists
Critics considered that painting an obra inferior compared to his masterpieces.
Os críticos consideraram aquele quadro uma obra inferior comparado aos seus trabalhos-primas.
2. A subordinate or supporting work within a larger artistic or literary corpus
The director's early films are often regarded as obras inferiores.
Os primeiros filmes do diretor são frequentemente considerados obras inferiores.