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Cô ấy luôn cảm thấy tự ti vì ngoại hình của mình.
She always feels inferior because of her appearance.
A persistent feeling of inadequacy or inferiority, often leading to lack of confidence in oneself.
Anh ấy không dám phát biểu ý kiến vì mặc cảm tự ti.
He doesn’t dare to voice his opinions because of his inferiority complex.
Tình trạng tự ti có thể ảnh hưởng đến hiệu suất học tập.
Feelings of inferiority can affect academic performance.
Commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to describe someone who undervalues their abilities.
'Tự ti' implies a negative self-assessment, while 'tự tin' means confidence. Example: 'Cô ấy tự tin thuyết trình' (She confidently presents) vs. 'Anh ấy tự ti nên không dám nói' (He feels inferior and won’t speak).
Compound of 'tự' (self) and 'ti' (short for 'tầm thường', meaning 'mediocre' or 'inferior'). The phrase reflects a self-perceived lack of worth.
Used to describe a deep-seated feeling of inadequacy, often requiring psychological intervention to address. Not to be confused with occasional shyness or modesty.