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inferiority

/ɪnˌfɪr.iˈɔːr.ə.t̬i/
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Adverb:inferiorly
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Plural:inferiorities
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Adjective:inferior
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inferiority Lexical Profile

inferiority Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The condition or quality of being lower in status, rank, value, or excellence than someone or something else.

Example

"The inspection revealed the structural inferiority of the cheaper building materials."

2

A persistent psychological feeling of personal inadequacy, insecurity, or self-doubt in comparison with others.

Example

"Years of harsh criticism left the young artist struggling with deep feelings of inferiority."

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• Rhymes for inferiority

• Nearby Words

inferable
inference
inferior
inferiority
infernal
inferno
infertile

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French infériorité or Medieval Latin inferioritas, derived from the Latin comparative adjective inferior ('lower'), from inferus ('below, underneath').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inferiority. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inferiority
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