English–Korean
“inferiority complex” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkompeulleksseu
Example
어릴 때부터 콤플렉스를 느꼈다.eo ril ttae bu teo kom peul lek sseu reul neu kkyeot tta
I've had an inferiority complex since I was young.
How to say “inferiority complex” in Korean
“Inferiority complex” in Korean is 콤플렉스 (kompeulleksseu).
An inner burden created by feeling inferior to others, especially when it affects confidence or action.
Example sentences with 콤플렉스
외모에 대한 콤플렉스 때문에 사진 찍는 걸 싫어한다.oe mo e tae han kom peul lek sseu ttae mu ne sa jin jjing neun keol si reo han da
Because of an inferiority complex about their appearance, they dislike having their picture taken.
Tips for using 콤플렉스
- The word is broader and more conversational in everyday use than a clinical diagnosis, so it can describe an ordinary insecurity without suggesting a mental disorder.