superiority complex
An attitude of superiority which conceals actual feelings of inferiority and failureAn attitude of superiority which conceals actual feelings of inferiority and failure.
» Tom has a superiority complex.
У Тома мания величия.
Meaning
1 sensesAn attitude of superiority which conceals actual feelings of inferiority and failure.
- an exaggerated estimate of your own value and importance
Examples
11 sentencesTom has a superiority complex.
ruУ Тома мания величия.
She suffers from a superiority complex.
deSie leidet unter seinem Überlegenheitskomplex.
Inferiority and superiority complexes often give rise to the same behaviours.
deDer Minderwertigkeitskomplex und der Überlegenheitskomplex rufen gewöhnlich gleiche Verhaltensweisen hervor.
An inferiority complex and a superiority complex often lead to the same behavior.
ruКомплекс неполноценности и комплекс превосходства обычно приводят к одному и тому же поведению.
deEin Minderwertigkeitskomplex und ein übersteigertes Selbstwertgefühl führen oft zum selben Verhalten.
The English teacher's negative attitude towards non-native speakers demonstrates a superiority complex.
Forms
plural: superiority complexes| Singular | superiority complex |
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