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superiority complex vs. inferiority complex

[ suh-peer-ee-awr-i-tee kom-pleks, -or-, soo- ]
noun
  1. an exaggerated feeling of superiority to others, characterized by arrogant or overbearing behavior.
[ in-feer-ee-awr-i-tee kom-pleks, -or- ]
noun
  1. an intense feeling of inferiority or inadequacy; low self-esteem, sometimes characterized by compensatory behaviors intended to bolster self-confidence.