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lowly
01
low or inferior in station or quality
02
having a lower status or rank
03
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
04
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
Example
The lowly intern was tasked with menial duties in the office.
He began his career in a lowly position as a janitor.
In the novel, the protagonist struggles to transcend his lowly station and achieve his dreams.
She didn't let her lowly status deter her from pursuing her goals.
Despite their lowly origins, they rose to prominence through hard work and dedication.