Problem
Inferiority
Other Names:
InsufficiencySubjection
Subordination
Nature:
An inferiority complex consists of feelings of not measuring up to standards, a doubt and uncertainty about oneself, and a lack of self-esteem. It is often subconscious and is thought to drive afflicted individuals to overcompensate, resulting either in spectacular achievement or extremely asocial behavior. In modern literature, the preferred terminology is "lack of covert self-esteem".
Broader Problems:
Quantity*complex Narrower Problems:
Deficiency Related Problems:
ViceFearErrorDefeatBadnessFewnessHumilitySolemnityDisreputeCheapnessRestraintUnchastityUnkindnessImpairmentInequalityDisrespectLittlenessInadequacyImproprietySelfishnessUnimportanceImperfectionDisobedienceIncompetenceNonconformityUnreliabilityIncompletenessUnpleasantnessUnskillfulnessUnintelligenceLoss of civilityNarrowmindednessInfluencelessnessNonaccomplishmentUncommunicativenessLow general expectationsSycophancyDeficiencyLownessMediocritySmallness Subject(s):
Psychology → BehaviourSocietal Problems → Deprivation
Societal Problems → Failure
Societal Problems → Inadequacy
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
B: Basic universal problems Date of last update
05.11.2019 – 17:53 CET