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Inferior Dream Meaning

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary by Nancy Wagaman [Back to dream]

What does Inferior mean in a dream?


Below something or someone.Being or feeling subordinate to someone or something.Something judged as inferior or unworthy.Subject to an activity or process (as in “under observation,” “under surveillance,” or “under investigation”).Covered,...

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The idea of comparing one thing to another.Comparing yourself to someone else or to a standard.A judgment of something or someone as “less than,” bad, or wrong.See Judgment or Disapproval,...

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You are feeling inferior or stepped on. Everything dirty seems to be unloaded on you.

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An inferior who has caused you much trouble will soon cease to annoy you.

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To a girl this dream signifies that she will marry an inferior.

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For a girl to dream of a Foppish man portends a lover of inferior position.

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To dream of imitation jewellery is a sign of inferior friends.

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(1) The back parts of anything - a building or a body, for example - mav symbolize those parts of your personality that are hidden from view, buried in the...

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To dream of darning clothes portends an inferior and miserable position.

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1- To be behind someone in a dream indicates that on a subconscious level we may consider ourselves to be inferior in some way.2- We may find we have a...

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Your material wealth will take a turn for the better if your dream involved this hybrid type, and if you were snubbed or made to feel inferior, it could be...

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To dream of seeing or eating shrimp indicates that you harbor feelings of being inferior and unimportant. You want to detach yourself from others and be solitary for a period...

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Your reputation for honesty and morality will be in danger if you dream of eating gravy. If you spill it on your clothes, you will suffer a wrong from an...

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Depth Psychology: Receiving a bonus; a reward for insights you have gained due to your own efforts. Not very often, it is also the sign of a need to feel...

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1. One is working with tools, ideas or people that are inferior.2. Frustration in thinking that goals will be difficult or impossible to attain.

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Owing to its reputation as a clever animal, this dream could be associated with a type of scheme in the life of the dreamer.Frequently a symbol of the devil in...

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A frequent symbol when the dreamer is feeling inferior. As in the story of Alice in Wonderland, shrinking means entering a new reality.A suggestion to become smaller, more childlike.

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lucky numbers: 07-20-24-26-31-33being: wil be offended by an inferior person on an impressive occasion. people, other: expect solicitousness towards you by dignitary. dealing with: wil be told of termination of...

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Sucking on a lemon in a dream may represent that an opportunity has gone sour.A lemon may also comment on something of inferior quality, as in having been sold a...

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Down-to-earth, practical, or grounded.Starting at the beginning, or from the ground up.Feeling down or depressed.The idea of “the lowest” or “the least.” A limited perspective or lack of clarity.Base instincts.Relating...

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Remembering, experiencing, imagining, or fearing hurt (physical, emotional, or mental).A pointer to an opportunity for inner healing.See Injured, Pain, Feeling, Accident, Weapon, Inferior, Attacked, Being, Disabled, Illness, Scar, Hurting

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Feeling rejected, tossed aside, not wanted, not needed, expendable (or something or someone you perceive that way).Something you consider distasteful or undesirable.See Garbage Can, Garbage Dump, Garbage Disposal, Rotten, Smell,...

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Perceiving something as: Undesirable or unwanted.Unacceptable.Outside societal norms or non-standard.Be careful that your judgments and shortcomings aren’t keeping you from seeing the true meaning or value (the real person behind...

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lucky numbers: 01-18-25-35-55-56being in: quarrels wil end with people of inferior intel igence. children going to: wil get no satisfaction from modesty. graduating from: wil distinguish yourself by an intel...

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Vision: Dreaming about impotence reveals the dreamers fear of being sexually inadequate or losing his masculinity or her femininity. Are you feeling particularly weak right now? Do you have little...

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Being at the top or climbing to the top of something can represent (perceived or desired): Success, or your definition of “success.” Achievement or work.Fulfillment or satisfaction.Recognition.Superiority, or feeling superior...

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1- If our attention is drawn to the base of an object we may need to go back to the starting point of a project in which we arc involved...

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Getting to the root or origin of something, such as a problem or personal issue.Discovering the truth about something.Reaching the end of a process.A limit or an extreme somewhere in...

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Neglect, or problems caused by neglect or avoidance.Shirking a responsibility, especially for something that needs ongoing maintenance, upkeep, or “tending to” (relationship, finances, health, job, etc.).A person whom you feel...

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To dream of a valet indicates a timely handing over of an important responsibility in your waking life. You may think that the recipient of your legacy or responsibility is...

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A perceived pest, or something that pesters you.Things that invade your life, your space, or your to-do list.Judging something as inferior, distasteful, or negative.Neglect (such as of responsibilities, yourself, or...

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Measuring, weighing, or gauging something can represent: An attempt to evaluate or observe (possibly to determine what further action is needed or what choice to make).An attempt to understand, study,...

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The underworld, which contains ghosts, ghouls, demons and inferior matters, has been pictured so often as frightening that it often appears in dreams as the abyss. On a very profound...

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lucky numbers: 11-18-19-28-30-46being a dandy: your lack of concern for your appearance left you in an inferior position. making a big, a: misfortune in love affairs. by cheating: shame and...

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The idea of “almost” or “not quite” can represent: A feeling of falling short (as in feeling not quite good enough, qualified enough, or valued enough).A near miss (such as...

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The idea of less.Deterioration.Improving or worsening (depending on what is decreasing).Minimizing or downplaying.Becoming less urgent or less important in your mind.For more clues, consider what’s represented by the thing that...

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A fairy-tale figure, a helper, and a symbol for being connected to the earth. Are you feeling small and inferior.7 Should you be more humble.7 Also a symbol of the...

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Eroding, wearing off, or wearing away can represent: A process of loss or degradation of something tangible or intangible (such as of communication, a relationship, integrity, or resistance to temptation).The...

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Feeling ‘put in the shade’; feelings still overshadowing one from past experiences or relationships; feeling inferior, protection; occasionally a sense of the dead or fear of the unknown. Idioms: afraid...

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lucky numbers: 02-07-24-31-32-38being, to a lady: satisfaction and good health. dandy, being a: your lack of concern for your appearance creates your inferior position. man being, to a young unmarried...

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A person or place that gets “dumped on.” The idea of “discovering a diamond in the rough” or “one person’s trash is another one’s treasure.” Picking through a junkyard can...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: While intellectually we may not feel inferior, bowing in a dream shows that on an unconscious level we may actually sense someone else’s need to feel...

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Getting rid of what you consider unwanted or undesirable (such as judgments, negative thoughts, toxic relationships, or personal habits that don’t support your well-being).A person who deals with other people’s...

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While gold and mercury are associated with spirituality, this metal relates to the earth and the inferior. It symbolizes fortitude, lack of flexibility, and excessive rigor. These ideas are usually...

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The idea of lack or of having to do without something (or a fear of such).Simplicity.A sparse environment can represent: a perceived lack of abundance somewhere in your life, a...

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Someone who appears too thin can represent: Deprivation of emotional, mental, or spiritual nourishment.A feeling or fear of not having enough.The idea of depleted resources, loss of energy, or waning...

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Dreams where you have compassion and/or you deeply understand another person who heretofore you judged as inadequate, inferior, or unlovable, can be deeply healing and transforming. When you dream of...

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Vision: The rhinoceros is a warning: use good sense and don’t rush headlong toward your goal. In a man’s dream, the rhinoceros means that he would like to have more...

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The person we are beneath our social mask; the feelings and urges we have but may not admit to others or even ourself; the less expressed or capable side of...

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(see also Feelings)Emotions in dreams are not symbolic; they are just themselves. However, you need to be aware that emotions come from the unconscious, from what Jung calls ‘the Shadow5...

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Atrophy, corrosion, or other natural deterioration can represent: Neglect or inattention, or the result of it.The result of an active destructive force or adversarial action (such as criticism that deteriorates...

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A broken or damaged object can represent a less than perfect, impaired, less effective, or useless version of whatever the object represents.For example, a broken steering wheel could mean you’re...

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Vision: Seeing or working with a saw: someone is out to humiliate or irritate you. Hearing someone use a saw: you are in need of a break—your nerves are irritated....

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A real-life challenge such as a test, race, performance, or other situation in which you’re judged or compared to others.Competitiveness, motivation, or teamwork with others.Cooperation and harmony with yourself, or...

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Seeing someone as right or wrong can represent: A judgment you’re making against that person.Having trouble seeing things from that person’s perspective or empathizing with them.Feeling insecure or threatened by...

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Getting rid of or cleaning out.Rejecting or rejection.Denial.Someone or something that you feel gets “dumped on” with unwanted things, responsibilities, tasks, toxic emotions, or other “garbage.” Neglecting or avoiding a...

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Symbol of male authority, as in Father. You are really your own boss. Or the “chief” is a symbol of your own, higher authority.The ability to self-govern. Positive interpretation: positive...

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Cheating (such as on a test, on taxes, or in a game) can represent: The idea of unethical shortcuts, dishonesty, or stealing (possibly relating to a real-life situation).Resentment of someone...

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A wig, hairpiece, or other fake hair can represent: A desire to feel different than others, the same as others, or better about yourself (depending on the type of wig...

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An event that you consider to be bad can represent something real or imagined that you consider undesirable.Considering a person or their actions to be bad can mean: you’ve (consciously...

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According to Jung, the shadow is the repressed or unacceptable part of your own personality, so if a shadow or shadowy figure appears in your dream, this represents an aspect...

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The back seat of a vehicle (or a seat that’s not near the driver) can represent: Being or feeling away from the main action or events.Being an observer in a...

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Something that seems weird or doesn’t make sense can represent: The characteristic that makes it seem odd (such as the crookedness of a crooked road representing a complex process, or...

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Going back to school you attended during childhood reflects the need to appreciate what you have (in this case, the accumulated knowledge).It is a throwback to the past, but it...

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Symbol: The eagle is seen as the “king of the air”!Vision: Dreaming about an eagle means that you are yearning— unconsciously—for freedom.An eagle flying high in the sky: you have...

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Vision: Looking at or wearing a beautiful dress: you are living comfortably, enjoying good fortune and popularity.If the dress is too short: you are lacking confidence or feeling inferior. Taking...

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Dream symbols can have both positive and negative associations, but some dream symbols do tend to have more negative associations than positive and these include: Acid: This suggests a corrosive,...

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In dreams, metal represents strength, material power and force. It can also suggest strength of will, perhaps unbending emotions or a hard or unfeeling nature. Any metal appearing in a...

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lucky numbers: 04-21-26-31-34-45attacked by a, being: feel threatened, your own animal urges wil overpower you. chased by a: are being distracted by those you feel are your inferior. barking, a:...

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