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Inferiority Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 2 unique sources about Inferiority

An amusing con- trast of meaning, for if your dream featured a feeling of inferiority, you can expect recognition for some superior achievement. [1]
Depending on what shows up in the dream, one feels inadequate in that area. [2]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams by Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett [Back to dream]
  2. New American Dream Dictionary by Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin [Back to dream]

What does Inferiority mean in a dream?


An amusing con- trast of meaning, for if your dream featured a feeling of inferiority, you can expect recognition for some superior achievement.

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Vision: Seeing a person wearing a wig: you are falling victim to the deceit of others; be careful in the presence of arrogant people. Seeing a wig: you are too...

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We would be unwise to ignore this aspect of ourselves and shouldn’t dismiss such an image when it appears. We must acknowledge this dream figure as a reflection of ourselves...

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Vision: Seeing a king or a queen: your business affairs are going well and your income may increase.If you are the king or the queen: you are either thinking too...

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Vision: Sad to say, seeing such a brilliant treasure in a dream does not bode well. Wearing a diamond is usually a sign of an overly developed ego, or strong...

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Inferiority complex, disgust; less often, fertility.

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Aggression and inferiority complex, compensated for with heroic dreams.

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Fear of life, inhibitions, and inferiority complexes, or being freed from them.See Invalid, Bridge.

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1. Wealth and prosperity.2. Feelings of social inadequacy and inferiority.3. Some rules are unjust.

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Symbolizes the fight for existence, inferiority complex, fear of poverty. Somebody is giving you a gift. Do you need to learn to ask for something or demand it?

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The dreamer himself. Wanderlust; often also saying good-bye to old habits. In addition, it may mean fleeing from something, or indicate an inferiority complex, because you have to legitimize your...

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1. Ego; superiority or inferiority, depending on position.2. Sense of importance, immortality.3. To hold in high esteem, admiration.

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See Mask. Inferiority complex, disguise. You want to pretend you’re something that you are not. On the other hand, completion, the final touch.Folklore: A festive occasion.

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This may point to an inferiority complex or a feeling of being overwhelmed.According to Freud, this image, particularly in men’s dreams, appears when sexual intercourse is problematic and can’t be...

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lucky numbers: 18-20-31-34-35-40observing rules of: public snubbing of you by one you wanted to impress. not, with strangers: your inferiority complex aggravates your chances.

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To dream of a giant means that you feel insecure and have an inferiority complex.

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Depth Psychology: The elf in a dream often represents your need for love and tenderness.A goblin or a dwarf is a sign of inferiority feelings. Do you suffer from inhibitions?...

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In dreams, feeling ‘low’ can suggest a sense of inferiority or humility. Often we will give way to submissive behaviour, and put ourselves in a lower position than others. Occasionally,...

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Do not take life so seriously. Lighten up, play. Fear that you are making a fool of yourself due to an inferiority complex, or you are demanding too much of...

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To dream that you are fighting, or boxing, indicates the will to be successful in spite of many handicaps, even with an inferiority complex or lack of talent.The dreamer must...

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Self-affirmation, possibly also self-pun- ishment, authority, fleeing from an inferiority complex, immature masculinity, and repressed aggression. In women’s dreams, often the desire for aggressive sexuality and devotion.

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See Telescope. Inferiority complex, devaluing the Self. Taking small things too seriously. Possibly a suggestion to expand your frame of reference and thereby grow in awareness.See also Lewis Carroll’s Alice...

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lucky numbers: 08-16-21-26-43-48becoming an: an inferiority you feel does not belong on the stage. child, being a: growth is a two-participant deal. counselor, being a: others consider you wealthy. hiring...

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Vision: Deal with past actions and conduct now, and make changes (pay off the old “mortgages”); the reward will be peace and harmony. Sometimes the dream also refers to feelings...

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Dreaming of a missing person or object denotes repression, shyness, feelings of inferiority, and shame. In short: fear. Especially when the disappeared object has a sexual connotation.

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Vision: Seeing a midget: develop more confidence—there is no reason to diminish yourself. Have you met a person who— compared to you—seems to be a Giant? See Small.Depth Psychology: Are...

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Dreams of an “F” symbolize failure, comparison, losing, -rejection and not making the grade.To receive an “F” as a grade is about feelings of inferiority, overwhelm or that you are...

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Dreams of a grade represent your judgements, criticisms and assessments about yourself and/or the people in your life. You are processing feelings of anxiety, inferiority or superiority. Consider what and/or...

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1. Feelings of impotency, inferiority.2. To suffer derision, likely adolescent in nature.3. Feelings of social ineptitude, teenage or teenage-like awkwardness.

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1. Doubts.2. Feelings of ignorance, inferiority.3. A feeling of misfortune, serious obstacles in the offing.4. Feelings of family contentment (at home at night).

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If you dream that you have the advantage, then you are feeling confident, successful, and in control of your destiny. However, if you dream that someone else has the upper...

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Conflict with conventional norms, accommodation, and vanity. Due to an inferiority complex you are trying to create ideal beauty; or emotional certainty about your own beauty.

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Depth Psychology: Dreaming about a servant means you are much too subservient and humble toward others.The dream stands for your conscious and unconscious feelings of inferiority.The servant is also a...

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Vision: Dreaming about stuttering is a sign of feelings of inferiority that influence your relationships in a negative way. Maybe you find it difficult—or you lack the courage—to explain yourself...

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Inferiority complex. You feel inferior in your social environment. Symbol of self-worth, wanting to advance but feeling your shortcomings. Sign of romanticizing social status by holding on to ideals uncritically,...

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(1) Iron may sometimes signify imperfection, inferiority - as contrasted with gold.(2) It may be a symbol of strength, but often with overtones of inflexibility and ruthlessness (‘ruling with a...

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Repressed sexual urges or inhibitions (see Rooster). Desire for erotic sexual experiences and the desire to have one’s sexuality accepted. Most of the time the sign of an inferiority complex.Folklore:...

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To dream of bad manners, whether your own or those of others, suggests that you are standing in the way of your own progress due to an inferiority complex which...

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A crop is a symbol of power over others.If the dreamer carries a crop in her hand it can be interpreted as a sign of confidence, but also as an...

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Waiting in a line has several interpretations. On one hand, it is a sign of impatience. On the other, it indicates the discomfort of being in a group of anonymous...

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That which we would like to present to the world around us, or what we would like others to view as being real.A weak sense of self, inferiority complex. Hiding...

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Dreaming that you are crawling in front of someone is a sign of submission. It also reflects a feeling of inferiority. Generally, knees symbolize the social position of the dreamer....

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lucky numbers: 09-13-16-19-37-38falling near you from, something: move money sideways to escape losses. others: beware, friends wil turn into jealous adversaries. hanging, something: you must rise to meet the chal...

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Prisons can often stand for a set of beliefs that limit the dreamer’s personal development or progress. The dream may help us escape this limitations by forcing us to confront...

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Depth Psychology: Seeing yourself as small is a sign of your inferiority feelings.If other things or people appear small: you did not make a great impression on them.See Tall, Big....

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lucky numbers: 12-13-19-20-36-48goblin, a: your affair is in danger of being discovered. land: sustain your artistic talent to profit. listening to a: guidance is available if you listen, but you...

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Psychological / emotional perspective: The worm in dreams can also highlight our feelings of ineffectiveness and insignificance (whether this is about ourselves or others).If the worm is bigger than we...

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Repressed aggression, or too little aggression, as in: Attack, Surf, Fire, Flames, Violence, Greed, and Wire (High-Tension). Feelings of inferiority, repression, as in Termination, Attack, Harem, Skin Rash, and Prostitute....

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As in Abscess, points to an inferiority complex.A symbol for disgust. However, this dream might also show that poison is leaving the body literally or figuratively, and that the disgust...

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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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Vision: Dreaming about being bald: you are missing something that you envy in others and you are suffering emotionally because of it.If you are very intellectual or wise, the dream...

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Depth Psychology: Castration in men’s dreams is a symbol of suppressed feelings and needs. You are plagued by feelings of guilt and inferiority; also you are afraid of not performing...

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lucky numbers: 11-21-26-32-40-46being a: you succeed with lovers because you put yourself first. dominated by a, master: desire strong personage to protect and guide you. pulling your strings: feel helpless...

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lucky numbers: 03-13-16-28-37-42being: triumph over enemies by undermining their vigor. animal: wil be found guilty of causing a sexual trauma. lamb: give a large dinner party for repressed emotions, feelings...

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Vision + Depth Psychology: Washing sheets means trying to make a quick decision about a very important matter, bringing order to your affairs. Sleeping in pure white sheets: a harmonious...

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lucky numbers: 11-21-22-25-30-44being a: how you use your power, wisely or foolishly, is your decision alone. going to see a: a speedy solution wil reap high rewards. interview with a,...

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lucky numbers: 01-13-23-38-42-53another: wil lose money by acting according to another’s wil . being abused: it is poor business to provoke someone. children, by your: your hostility is mirrored back...

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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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Loss of independence. Loss of room to maneuver. Somebody or yourself needs support. Inferiority complex, self-doubt, and anguish. You feel you have been injured. In spite of the obvious meaning,...

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Gloves may be considered the outfit of the hands. Therefore, its meaning depends on the condition of those hands.If you use gloves in the dream to decorate and highlight your...

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(Canopy, Furniture, Love seat) A raised couch in a dream represents one’s wife, midwife or a high ranking position.If it is made of wood in the dream, it indicates respectability,...

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Vision: Looking at a jumping jack is a sign of instability—at work and/or financially. Seeing yourself as a jumping jack: what is missing? Make an honest account of yourself. What...

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The figure of the boss has various connotations. On one side, it represents a lack of confidence in yourself and the fear of taking initiative.It is a symbol of a...

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Desiring recognition, Success, and security, as, for instance, in Shares, Stock Market, and intellectual wealth. Here questions about your goals in life are raised. What is it you want to...

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Vision: Eating fatty foods in your dream suggests caution, possible illness. Greasy spots on your clothes mean possibly marrying into wealth. Being obese is a symbol of a gende and...

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If you dream that something or someone is short, then it represents having little importance or a shrinking value to you.A diminutive adult in your dream might also represent connection...

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Taking refuge may be a good thing or a bad. Simply running away and hiding is useless: the threats and problems remain, and worsen. On the other hand, if finding...

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Vision: Seeing animals in a green pasture: your life is going well—you will prosper. Seeing a willow tree: You need to remain steadfast now, but “bend like a willow tree”...

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Vision: Dreaming about the racetrack: be prepared for a lot of excitement in the coming weeks; it also suggests being careful: someone else might be faster than you. Watching a...

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To dream of the loss of an object denotes repression, shyness, an inferiority complex, shame, and ultimately fear. The sense of loss is linked to guilt. Also, you should ask...

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Vision: Looking at silk fabric means a bright future and exciting events ahead. Buying silk: be honest, are you about to cheat on your lover? W earing clothing made from...

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In general, this is an anxious dream in which the dreamer tries to move and is unable to. This nightmare could originate from a physiological problem or an uncomfortable position...

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The idea that something is missing or something has been lost.A flaw, irregularity, or the idea that something is not quite right.An opening or opportunity for something to pass from...

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Dreams of a head represent your thoughts, opinions, critical functions, higher wisdom, awareness, -perception, and ability to think, reason, be logical, and make sense out of situations.If your head is...

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Lemons can be extremely sour, so if you were sucking a lemon in your dream, this could mirror your acid tongue in waking life or the acerbic behavior of someone...

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Vision: In a man’s dream, a rifle is a symbol for energy, strength, power, and the need to impress others. Women dreaming about rifles are afraid of aggressive sexuality and...

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Vision: Looking at filth: you want to distance yourself from something negative or from bad company—whatever it is, that’s a good idea—follow through! Sometimes dreaming about filth only means that...

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See Ladder, Stairs. Emotional changes, and the degree of those changes is expressed here. Caution, remaining aware of reality.If the lift is moving up fast—advancement, high hopes.If the elevator is...

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The figure of the teacher is very important. It represents the values of knowledge, experience, and wisdom. This dream, however, can have many nuances. For example, if you are a...

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Vision: Seeing a white rabbit: a pleasant experience in the near future. Seeing a black rabbit: news of a death . Catching a rabbit: you will meet a younger person....

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To dream of a mouse indicates panic, low self-esteem, and passivity. You may be experiencing feelings of inadequacy and inferiority for not being able to measure up to standards. This...

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First of all, the fruit of the life of the soul. Erotic sexual needs.A ripe fruit means being sexually balanced and enjoying life.A rotten fruit means an inferiority complex. Eat...

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A dream about a hippopotamus suggests the dreamer is suffering from feelings of inferiority. He or she is not satisfied about him or herself, both physically and mentally. These feelings...

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Difficulty at work. Passing a test points to ambition; failing a test points to inferiority complexes. Also, a symbol of differentiation and self- testing. According to Freud and Adler, memories...

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Mandalas are symmetrical figures, usually square or circular and with a central point. Some are purely geometrical, others arc not - for example, a flower (as in rose windows in...

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Material aspects: A marriage or a wedding in a dream often indicates the uniting of two particular parts of us which need to come together in order to create a...

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Born in Vienna, Austria. Stud­ied medicine, later became a disciple of Freud. Diverged from Freud over the sexual impulse being all important in human behaviour. Adler saw people as goal...

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(1) The feelings associated in the dream with the clothes you are wearing may indicate what your feelings are towards yourself, especially in relation to the image you present to...

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