劣れつ位い

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

inferior position; disadvantage; subordination

Refers to being in a lower rank, weaker position, or less favorable situation compared to others. Often used in contrast with 優位 (superior position).

Antonyms: 優位

• 交こう渉しょうでは、相あい手てが劣れつ位いに立たたされている。

  In the negotiations, the other party is placed at a disadvantage.

• この条じょう件けんでは我われ々われが劣れつ位いになる。

  Under these conditions, we will be in an inferior position.