tự ti
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having an inferiority complex: A psychological state where an individual consistently undervalues themselves, believing they are inherently inferior or less capable than others.
- Self-deprecating: Characterized by a tendency to belittle or disparage one's own abilities, worth, or appearance.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cô ấy rất tự ti về ngoại hình của mình. (She is very self-conscious/insecure about her appearance.)
- Đừng tự ti; bạn có nhiều khả năng đặc biệt. (Don't have an inferiority complex; you have many special abilities.)
- Thái độ tự ti có thể cản trở sự thành công. (A self-deprecating attitude can hinder success.)
Advanced Usage
- "mặc cảm tự ti": This is the full psychological term for "inferiority complex."
- Anh ấy cần vượt qua mặc cảm tự ti từ thời thơ ấu. (He needs to overcome the inferiority complex from his childhood.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tự ti mặc cảm (n): A synonym for "mặc cảm tự ti," meaning inferiority complex.
- Cô ấy đang điều trị chứng tự ti mặc cảm. (She is being treated for an inferiority complex.)
Synonyms
- Insecure: Lacking confidence and uncertain about oneself.
- Self-doubting: Lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
- Diffident: Modest or shy due to a lack of self-confidence.
Antonyms
- Tự tin: Confident, self-assured.
- Tự cao: Arrogant, conceited (an overly high opinion of oneself).
Related Idioms
- Tự ti tự ái: This phrase describes a sensitive and defensive state arising from low self-esteem, where one is easily offended.
- Anh ta tự ti tự ái nên rất khó góp ý. (He is insecure and touchy, so it's hard to give him feedback.)