second fiddle Synonyms

second banana marginal role runnerup benchwarmer substandard back seat unsatisfactory low-grade sidekick minor role second best second string limited role subsidiary role of poor quality of low quality second bananas not up to par secondary role not good enough third string second-rater back burner aide junior inferior inadequate imperfect flunky deputy deficient assistant apprentice lackey minion underling subordinate subordinacy subaltern second-rate second-class secondariness second peon adjutant