Inferiority Meaning
/ˌɪnfɪriˈɔrɪˌti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality or state of being inferior.
nounAn inferior value or quality.
Sentence Examples
He has an inferiority complex.
Sports cured him of his inferiority complex.
I've suffered from an inferiority complex for several years.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His constant feeling of ____ made him always doubt his own abilities.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He often suffered from a deep sense of ____ when he compared himself to his older brother.
Word Origin & History
Morphologically inferior + -ity.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His constant feeling of ____ made him always doubt his own abilities.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He often suffered from a deep sense of ____ when he compared himself to his older brother.