what does it mean when someone has an inferiority complex?
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Inferiority complex is a term used to describe people who compensate for feelings of inferiority (feeling like they're less than other people, not as good as others, worthless, etc.) by acting ways that make them appear superior. ... An Inferiority Complex may cause an individual to overcompensate for his weaknesses.
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an emotional problem caused by unreasonable fears or worries. have/develop a complex about something: I used to have a complex about being in crowds. give someone a complex: If you keep telling her she's clumsy, you'll give her a complex.
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It usually means that they're afraid of you, or afraid of what you might say (or do) to them. They're not comfortable around you. They feel weak or somehow inferior in your presence. Think about someone you find intimidating.
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You Are Made Entirely Of Flaws And That's What Makes You Beautiful. Your 'flaws' are simply part of you, they make you unique and they make you beautiful. Don't ever allow someone the power to make you feel weak because they might not like one of your qualities.
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Low self-esteem is having a generally negative overall opinion of oneself, judging or evaluating oneself negatively, and placing a general negative value on oneself as a person.
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Conceited people are often insecure and overcompensate by taking compliments as a given, when in reality, they crave the praise to feed their (low) self-esteem levels. Someone who is self-confident appreciates praise but is not desperate for it.
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A "normal good" is a good where, when an individual's income rises, they buy more of that good. An "inferior good" is a good where, when the individual's income rises they buy less of that good.
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The humble person still holds their uniqueness in high regard but has no need to posture or display self-importance. Within a low self-esteem lies insecurity, self-doubt, uncertainty and a lack of self-worth. Making disparaging comments about yourself reveals a low opinion of your worth and is not humility.
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Usually, describing someone as having a tenacious personality is a compliment. It's saying he/she will fight for his/her beliefs, that he/she will not stop until the job is complete. However, it could be negative if a person is annoying with his asking, or is persistent in a bad habit.
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When a guy is being OVERLY MEAN to you he is attempting to lower your self-esteem. He needs to lower it below his and since his is quite low - he must drag you down even further. Rather than lift himself up - he'll push you down.
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(derogatory) A contemptible or unfashionable person. That person is a loser!
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(vulgar, slang) loser; weirdo; retard; someone who can't get a grip on things.
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If you describe someone as inconsistent, you are criticizing them for not behaving in the same way every time a similar situation occurs. ... Someone or something that is inconsistent does not stay the same, being sometimes good and sometimes bad.
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Most likely it's insecurities or self-esteem issues. Most people I've known in my life who are very arrogant have some kind of insecurity or self-esteem issues - those that don't generally are just really smart and/or are surrounded by people who aren't so they think they are superior.
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This phrase is commonly used as an insult. It's for someone trying to seem more mature or like they're above the other person. It's best to treat the other person how you would like to be treated. Treat them as an equal. Telling someone to “grow up” is very petty and disrespectful.
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It is a derogatory remark meaning they feel you are slow to understand… typically to understand what they are trying to say. More often than not though the person calling you thick has expressed their thought so poorly that it is all but incomprehensible and then begins blaming you for not understanding them.
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It usually means that he's trying to tell you subliminally that you are not good enough. He will then have you bend over backwards to get you to meet those high standards. It doesn't mean that anything is really wrong with you. I have to be quite blunt on this one.