inferiority complex
Definition of inferiority complex
1 : an acute sense of personal inferiority often resulting either in timidity or through overcompensation in exaggerated aggressiveness
2 : a collective sense of cultural, regional, or national inferiority
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Examples of inferiority complex in a Sentence
His shyness is the result of an inferiority complex.
1922
First Known Use of inferiority complex
1922
INFERIORITY COMPLEX Defined for English Language Learners
inferiority complex
Definition of inferiority complex for English Language Learners
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: a belief that you are less worthy or important than other people
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inferiority complex
Medical Definition of inferiority complex
: an acute sense of personal inferiority resulting either in timidity or through overcompensation in exaggerated aggressiveness
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