Inferiority

/ɪnˌfɪərɪˈɔːrɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The condition of being lower in status or quality than another or others.

His feelings of inferiority were exacerbated by constant comparisons to his successful peers.

A belief or perception that one is less valuable or capable than others.

She struggled with a sense of inferiority that made it difficult for her to assert herself in group discussions.

The state of being inferior or of lesser quality.

The inferiority of the products compared to their competitors was evident in both performance and consumer reviews.

From Latin 'inferior', meaning lower, from 'inferus', meaning situated below.

inferiority complex

A psychological condition where a person feels an inadequate sense of self-worth.

sense of inferiority

The feeling of being less worthy or capable than others.

inferior

Lower in rank, status, or quality.

superiority

The quality of being better or greater than something else.

equality

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

Feeling low

He's got that low feeling again.

Not good enough

She thinks she's just not good enough to compete.