inferiority

Meanings

• Adjective

  A state or quality of being less than others; inferior in ability, quality, or rank.

  - "Despite her superior intelligence, she felt inferior to her older brother."
  - "The new employee felt inferior in the presence of more experienced colleagues."
  - "The inferiority complex of some people can lead to feelings of inadequacy."

• Noun

  A condition or feeling of being less important, worthless, or inadequate.

  - "He struggled with feelings of inferiority throughout his childhood."
  - "The inferiority of some people can lead to bullying behavior."
  - "The inferiority of the underdog often makes for a compelling sports story."

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Antonyms

superiority

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inferiority
superiority , vulnerability , capability , viability

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Variants

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inferior , inferiorities , inferiority , inferiorly , inferiors , inferiority complex , inferiority complexes

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'inferior', meaning 'below' or 'lower'.

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Trivia

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1. Inferiority is not the same as 'inferior', which means 'below' or 'lower in rank'.

2. The term 'inferiority complex' was first coined by psychoanalyst Alfred Adler in the early 20th century.

3. Feelings of inferiority can be a source of motivation for some people, driving them to work harder and prove themselves to others.

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Related Concepts

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1. Superiority complex: A psychological condition in which an individual feels superior to others and may act in a condescending or arrogant manner as a result.

2. Self-esteem: A person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value.

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Quotes

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1. No longer do workers and peasants feel "inferior" to the university-trained.

   - Rhea Menzel Whitehead,{it}Saturday Review{/it},4 Mar. 1972

2. Sharks, rays, and ratfishes share a special burden: these cartilaginous fishes are saddled with a reputation for being somehow "inferior" to vertebrates blessed with bony skeletons.

   - Carl Zimmer,{it}Natural History{/it},September 2000

3. … the pearls were of "inferior" quality; they looked like pearlized globs of varying wrinkly shapes.

   - Tracie Rozhon,{it}New York Times{/it},24 Aug. 2002

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Culture

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Inferiority has been a common theme in literature and psychology. In literature, it is often depicted as a source of conflict and motivation. In psychology, it is a recognized condition that can lead to negative emotions and behaviors.

How to Memorize "inferiority"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person feeling small and insignificant in the presence of others. Visualize the physical and emotional sensations associated with this feeling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inferiority' with words like 'humility', 'modesty', and 'self-deprecation'. These words have positive connotations and can help counteract the negative associations with the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'I' is for 'inferior in ability, quality, or rank', and 'F' is for 'feeling less important or worthless'.

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