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inferiority

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/ɪnˌfɪərˈɪə.rɪ.ti/ · in-fe-ri-or-i-ty

The condition of being lower in status or quality than others.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

Antonyms

superioritydominanceexcellenceافضلیتغالبیتبہتری

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.

Easily Confused With

superiority:Superiority refers to the state of being higher in status or quality, the opposite of inferiority.

Word Family

inferior
adjectiveکم تر
infer
verbمفہوم نکالنا
inferential
adjectiveاستنتاجی

See Also

💡 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.