inferiority

• Estado o cualidad de estar en un nivel más bajo en rango, estatus o calidad; condición de desventaja o de tener menos valor en comparación con otros.

The state or quality of being lower in rank, status, or quality; a condition of being at a disadvantage or of lesser value compared to others.

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1. State of being inferiorB2formal

   The condition of being lower in status, quality, or rank when compared to others.

   inferioridad

   • His constant feelings of inferiority held him back at work.
   • The novel explores the protagonist's deep sense of inferiority.
   • She overcame her inferiority through years of self-improvement.
   • Studying abroad helped him shed his lingering inferiority.

   Sinónimoslowlinesssubordinationsubservience

   Antónimossuperiority

2. Inferior qualityB2formal

   A characteristic or aspect that is below an acceptable standard.

   Calidad inferior

   • The inferiority of the materials led to early product failure.
   • Critics pointed out the inferiority of the sequel compared to the original.
   • We cannot accept the inferiority of this batch of components.
   • The building's design showed an obvious inferiority in craftsmanship.

   Sinónimosdefectdeficiencyfaultflawimperfectioninadequacyshortcomingweakness

   Antónimosexcellencequalitysuperiority

3. Competitive disadvantageC1formal

   A trait or condition that puts someone or something at a disadvantage in a competitive situation.

   Inferioridad competitiva

   • The company's inferiority in technology made it lose market share.
   • Her lack of experience was a clear inferiority in the job interview.
   • The army's inferiority in numbers forced a strategic retreat.
   • Addressing our inferiority in customer service became the top priority.

   Sinónimosdisadvantagedrawbackhandicapliabilityweakness

   Antónimosadvantageedgesuperiority