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inferiority

🇬🇧 UK/in.fiәri'ɒriti/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

The state or quality of being lower in rank, status, or quality.

低劣,次等;自卑

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
fercarry, bear, bring
+
iorconnector
+
itystate, quality, condition
=inferiority

Common Collocations

  • 1.inferiority complex自卑情结
  • 2.sense of inferiority自卑感
  • 3.[inferiority] feeling[自卑]的感觉

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His inferiority complex prevented him from pursuing his ambitious career goals.

  • 2.

    The feeling of inferiority often stems from childhood experiences and family dynamics.

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