noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
being unworthy of one's position; failing to live up to one's rank
Describes a person who cannot meet the demands or expectations of their social or professional standing. Often used self-deprecatingly or critically.
彼は部長になったが、位負けしているように見える。
He became department head, but he seems unable to live up to the position.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
being overawed by someone's rank; being intimidated by status
Refers to feeling overwhelmed or losing confidence when facing someone of much higher rank or ability. Can also imply being outclassed in a competitive sense.
大物政治家の前で位負けして、何も言えなかった。
I was overawed by the big-name politician and couldn't say anything.