complex
Having many parts that are connected in a way that makes it hard to understand.
Consisting of many different and related parts, making something difficult to understand or deal with.
A group of buildings that are used together for one purpose.
A group of buildings or facilities that are related in function or location and form a single unit.
A strong feeling or worry about something that affects how you think or act.
An emotional problem or fixed idea, often about oneself, that affects behavior or thinking.
In chemistry, a group of atoms joined around a central atom or molecule.
In chemistry, a structure consisting of a central atom or molecule bonded to surrounding molecules or ions.
- Base: complex
- Base: complex
- Plural: complexes
inferiority complex
1Feeling less capable than others
A feeling that you are not as good as other people.
- He developed an inferiority complex after failing the exam.
- Her constant comparisons gave her an inferiority complex.
Oedipus complex
1Freudian theory about child-parent desire/rivalry
In psychology, when a young child feels love for the parent of the opposite sex and dislike for the parent of the same sex.
- Freud introduced the idea of the Oedipus complex.
- The novel explores themes similar to the Oedipus complex.
superiority complex
1unrealistic belief of superiority
A strong and often unhealthy belief that you are better than other people.
- His arrogance is due to a superiority complex.
- His constant bragging makes it clear he has a superiority complex.
- People with a superiority complex often look down on others.
- People with a superiority complex often hide deep feelings of insecurity.
- Her colleagues joked that her superiority complex was bigger than her office.