Ranking just below (a designated rating).
Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.
That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.
Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).
Without; deprived of.
To subtract.
The minus sign (−).
A negative quantity.
A downside or disadvantage.
Inferior in rank, as designation of any justice, judge etc. other than the most senior.
Coming later in time; subsequent, secondary.
A person of puisne rank.