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superiority complex

/suːˌpɪəriˈɒrəti ˌkɒmpleks/

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/suːˌpɪəriˈɒrəti ˌkɒmpleks/C1formalmedical
  • ruПсихологическое состояние, при котором человек имеет преувеличенное чувство собственной важности, способностей или превосходства над другими, часто как защитный механизм для маскировки чувства неполноценности.

A psychological condition in which a person has an exaggerated sense of their own importance, abilities, or superiority over others, often as a defense mechanism to mask feelings of inferiority.

  1. Psychological attitudeC1formal

    An exaggerated feeling of being better than others, often used as a defense mechanism to mask feelings of inferiority.

    ruКомплекс превосходства

    • His superiority complex makes it hard for him to accept criticism.
    • She acts with a superiority complex, always belittling her colleagues.
    • Psychologists often see a superiority complex as a cover for deep insecurity.