underling

A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority. / A low, wretched person.

Japanese Meaning

部下、下位に位置する人物 / 卑劣な人、卑しい者

Despite his power, the CEO treated even his favorite underling with surprising kindness.

権力があるにもかかわらず、そのCEOはお気に入りの部下にさえ驚くほど親切に接した。

Sense（1）

A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.

The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, / But in ourselves, that we are underlings.

Sense（2）

A low, wretched person.

underlings

（ plural ）