Inferioridad (en. Inferiority)
/in.fe.ɾjo.ɾi.dad/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Condition of being of lesser value, quality, or importance.
The inferiority of the product was evident in its poor performance.
La inferioridad del producto se notaba en su mal funcionamiento.
Feeling of not being enough compared to others.
He suffered from an inferiority complex that affected his self-esteem.
Sufrió un complejo de inferioridad que afectó su autoestima.
Term used in sociology to describe positions of disadvantage in a hierarchy.
Structural inferiority is evident in marginalized communities.
La inferioridad estructural se evidencia en las comunidades marginadas.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'inferior', which means 'lower' or 'lesser'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
feelings of inferiority
Feeling of not being worth as much as others.
sentimiento de inferioridad
inferiority complex
Psychological disorder that causes a person to feel lesser than others.
complejo de inferioridad
social inferiority
Situation in which a group is at a disadvantage compared to others in society.
inferioridad social
Related Words
superiority
Condition of being superior or being in a higher or more important position.
superioridad
inequity
Lack of equity or justice, which can contribute to the feeling of inferiority.
inequidad
inequality
State of not being equal, often in social and economic contexts.
desigualdad
Slang Meanings
Brainiac
He is believed to have a brainiac air, but in reality, he suffers from deep inferiority.
Se cree que tiene un aire de cerebrito, pero en realidad sufre de una profunda inferioridad.
Not measuring up
He always feels like he doesn't measure up compared to his friends.
Siempre siente que no da la talla en comparación con sus amigos.