lesser priority

/ˈlɛsər ˈpraɪɔrɪti/ · les·ser pri·or·i·ty

noun

A situation or task that is considered less important or urgent than others. The project manager had to reassign tasks, giving the technical issue a lesser priority over the marketing deadline.

Synonyms

lower priority secondary concern less urgent task secondary issue lower importance

Antonyms

higher priority primary concern more urgent task primary issue higher importance

Did you know? The concept of lesser priority is often used in project management and time management to help individuals and teams focus on the most critical tasks and allocate resources effectively.

Related terms

priority urgent important secondary lower

Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 2 lookups Added Aug 13, 2026