inferiority
intermediateB2/ɪnˌfɪərˈɪə.rɪ.ti/ · in-fe-ri-or-i-ty
The condition of being lower in status or quality than others.
Meanings
The condition of being lower in status or quality than others.
دوسروں کے مقابلے میں حیثیت یا معیار میں کمزور ہونے کی حالت۔
کمزوری
kamzori
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Common Collocations
- feelings of inferiority
- inferiority complex
- sense of inferiority
Example Sentences
The feeling of inferiority can prevent individuals from achieving their full potential.
کمزوری کا احساس افراد کو ان کی مکمل صلاحیت حاصل کرنے سے روک سکتا ہے۔
Kamzori ka ehsaas afrad ko un ki mukammal salahiyat hasil karne se rok sakta hai.
She struggled with an inferiority complex throughout her life.
وہ اپنی زندگی بھر کمزوری کے احساس سے لڑتی رہی۔
Woh apni zindagi bhar kamzori ke ehsaas se larti rahi.
Inferiority can often be exacerbated by societal pressures.
کمزوری اکثر سماجی دباؤ سے بڑھ سکتی ہے۔
Kamzori aksar samaji dabao se barh sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'inferiority' as 'in fear of my better qualities'.
Imagine a person standing in the shadow of a taller building, feeling inadequately small.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پستیوں کی باتیں مجھ کو یاد آتی ہیں، اک پل میں جیت جاتی ہے یہ کیوں میری یاد آتی ہیں۔
Pastioun ki baatein mujh ko yaad aati hain, Ek pal mein jeet jati hai yeh kyun meri yaad aati hain.
Talks of lowliness come to my mind, In a moment, why does this memory win me over?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عزت میں رہو، عزت لو.
Izzat mein raho, izzat lo.
Stay in respect, gain respect.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "inferioritas" — lower status
First known use: 19th century
The term 'inferiority' evolved from the Latin word 'inferior', meaning 'lower' or 'lesser'. It was introduced in English in the early 19th century.