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inferiority complex

in·fe·ri·or com·plex
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [in-feer-ee-er adjective, verb kuh m-pleks, kom-pleks]
    • /ɪnˈfɪər i ər adjective, verb kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɒm plɛks/
    • /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər ˈkɒmpleks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-feer-ee-er adjective, verb kuh m-pleks, kom-pleks]
    • /ɪnˈfɪər i ər adjective, verb kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɒm plɛks/

Definitions of inferiority complex words

  • noun inferiority complex Psychiatry. intense feeling of inferiority, producing a personality characterized either by extreme reticence or, as a result of overcompensation, by extreme aggressiveness. 1
  • noun inferiority complex lack of self-esteem; feeling of inadequacy; lack of self-confidence. 1
  • noun inferiority complex lack of self-esteem 1
  • countable noun inferiority complex Someone who has an inferiority complex feels that they are of less worth or importance than other people. 0
  • noun inferiority complex a disorder arising from the conflict between the desire to be noticed and the fear of being humiliated, characterized by aggressiveness or withdrawal into oneself 0
  • noun inferiority complex a neurotic condition resulting from various feelings of inferiority, such as derive from real or imagined physical or social inadequacy, and often manifested through overcompensation in excessive aggressiveness, a domineering attitude, etc. 0
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Origin of inferiority complex

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25

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Parts of speech for Inferiority complex

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adjective
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adverb
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inferiority complex popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Synonyms for inferiority complex

noun inferiority complex

  • personality disorder — any of a group of mental disorders characterized by deeply ingrained maladaptive patterns of behavior and personality style, which are usually recognizable as early as adolescence and are often lifelong in duration.
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