inferiority complex; sense of inferiority
A psychological term for a persistent feeling of being inferior to others; often used in everyday conversation as well.
Antonyms: 優越感
He has an inferiority complex about his educational background.
Overcoming a sense of inferiority is not easy.
He harbored an inferiority complex about his short height.
She worked hard and overcame her inferiority complex.
I sometimes feel inferior to my brilliant older brother.
He's consumed by an inferiority complex and always compares himself to others.