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chip on one's shoulder in German

chip on one's shoulder in German is Komplex, gewisse Abneigung.

chip on one's shoulder in German

Komplex
noun
(idiomatic) A habitually combative attitude, usually because of a harbored grievance, a sense of inferiority, or a desire to prove something.
gewisse Abneigung
noun
(idiomatic) A habitually combative attitude, usually because of a harbored grievance, a sense of inferiority, or a desire to prove something.
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What is "chip on one's shoulder" in German?

"chip on one's shoulder" in German is Komplex, gewisse Abneigung.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "chip on one's shoulder": Komplex, gewisse Abneigung.

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