Inferiority Complex Definition

noun
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.
Webster's New World
Any feeling of inferiority, inadequacy, etc.
Webster's New World

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Singular:
inferiority complex
Plural:
inferiority complexes

Inferiority Complex Sentence Examples

  • A friend of mine says we are ego maniacs with an inferiority complex.

  • In my understanding, the inferiority complex refers to the need to be an individual.

  • Alfred Adler introduced the concept of ' the inferiority complex ' .

  • Some writers have thought that when a person strives to attain a social goal then he / she is acting from an inferiority complex.

  • If they just strive to attain a social goal, then they may just be acting from an inferiority complex.

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