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inferiority complex

/ɪnˌfɪəriˈɒrəti ˌkɒmpleks/

Traduction: Terme psychologique désignant un sentiment persistant d'être inférieur aux autres en valeur, capacités ou importance, conduisant souvent à un comportement compensatoire ou à un retrait social.

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/ɪnˌfɪəriˈɒrəti ˌkɒmpleks/C1formalmedical
  • frTerme psychologique désignant un sentiment persistant d'être inférieur aux autres en valeur, capacités ou importance, conduisant souvent à un comportement compensatoire ou à un retrait social.

A psychological term describing a persistent feeling of being less worthy, capable, or valuable than others, often leading to compensatory behaviors or social withdrawal.

  1. Psychological conditionB2formal

    A persistent feeling of being less worthy, capable, or important than others, often leading to compensatory behaviors.

    frcomplexe d'infériorité

    • His constant need to boast stems from a deep inferiority complex.
    • Therapy can help people overcome an inferiority complex.
    • She developed an inferiority complex after being constantly compared to her older sister.